Second Reading for 2026 Budget is Thursday

The City of Ridgefield has released its proposed 2026 operating and capital budget. The 2026 proposed budget includes $81 million in expenditures and $80.1 million in revenue.

Public hearings on the 2026 proposed budget were held at the City Council meetings on November 6 and 20. A final public hearing and the second reading of the Budget ordinance is scheduled for the City Council meeting on Thursday, December 4.

Members of the public are invited to attend the meeting in person at the Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center, or online via Zoom. The meeting will begin at 6:30 PM on Thursday, December 4.

Review the 2026 Proposed Budget

Protect Your Purchases: Move Packages Inside

Online shopping ticks up this time of year, and porch pirates know it. Packages left on your porch are an easy target for thieves, and the Ridgefield Police Department has already seen an uptick in package theft. 
If you are expecting a delivery, do not leave it on your doorstep for a long period of time. Plan to be home at the time of delivery or shortly after. If you know you will be away, have a friend or neighbor pick up your packages in a timely manner and hold them for you.

Let's Tackle Fall Leaves Together

All of a sudden, trees are bare and the ground is covered in leaves!

Our Public Works crews have been out sweeping streets and gathering leaves in parks, but with over 30 parks and 40+ lane miles to cover, we could use your support gathering leaves.

Fallen leaves that end up in the street can clog storm drains and other parts of the Stormwater system, cause flooding, and release harmful nutrients into nearby waterways. If left to decay on sidewalks, they become very slippery in snow and ice.

Best practice: Collect the leaves on your property and any adjacent sidewalk and dispose of them properly in your green organics bin, at a yard debris center, or in your home compost system.

Please remember to keep leaves out of the street.

Piling or blowing leaves into the street can clog storm drains, leading to standing water and creating hazards for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians.

Preparing for Winter Weather

Public Works Operations prepares for weather events by diligently following weather reports and monitoring weather stations. Our crews start working long before snowflakes fall to keep roads open during inclement weather.

In a snow or ice event, roads are cleared or treated by priority identified on the Snow and Ice Removal Map. During a winter weather event, we provide updates from the City operations crew on our website, Facebook and by text.

View Snow and Ice removal information on the city website.

Council Update

November Council Action Highlights

Updates to Commercial Development Code to Support Small Business

On November 6, City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1460, updating the City’s Commercial Development Code to create greater flexibility and lower costs for small businesses.

These updates reflect direct input from community members, including small business owners, commercial developers, and residents, who shared their experiences and suggestions through public comments and discussions with staff, Planning Commission and City Council. The result is a set of amendments that make it easier and more cost-effective to do business in Ridgefield while maintaining community standards for high quality design.

Among the most impactful changes is the expansion of the City’s downtown traffic impact fee reduction program to the Commercial Neighborhood Business (CNB) zone. This adjustment lowers upfront costs for developments in the CNB, helping local entrepreneurs build and grow in Ridgefield. In December, Council will consider another proposed amendment to allow commercial traffic impact fees to be paid in installments, creating greater flexibility for small businesses by spreading out startup costs.

The adopted provisions apply to future commercial development and building improvements and are part of Ridgefield’s ongoing effort to be responsive, forward-thinking, and supportive of a strong local business economy.

Learn more in today's The Columbian

Ridgefield Youth Commission Appointed, Begins Work

The City of Ridgefield’s first Youth Commission was appointed by City Council on Thursday, November 6 and held its inaugural meeting shortly after. Throughout 2026, Commission members will research, engage with the community, and ultimately develop recommendations for City Council on the topic of e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar devices.

Learn more

Agenda and Minutes

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*Meeting Minutes are added after they are approved at the following Council meeting.
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Upcoming Meetings

City Council Regular Meeting

Thursday, December 4, 6:30 PM, Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center
Thursday, December 18, 6:30 PM, Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center

Planning Commission

Wednesday, December 3, 6:30 PM, Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center

Parks Board

Wednesday, December 10, 6:30 PM, Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center

Roundabout Committee

Monday, December 8, 6:30 PM, Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center

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Holiday Closures

City Offices will be closed the following dates for the Christmas and New Year's holidays:

Thursday, December 25
Friday, December 26
Thursday, January 1

Emergency personnel remain on duty 24/7.

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In Case You Missed It

News releases and announcements from the past month.

First-Ever Ridgefield Youth Commission Begins Work

The City's first Youth Commission was appointed November 6 and held its inaugural meeting shortly after. Learn more

Supporting Small Businesses: City Council Updates Commercial Development Code

City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1460, updating the City's Commercial Development Code to create greater flexibility and lower costs for small businesses. Learn more

Splash Pad Winterized After Successful Test Period, Set to Officially Open May 2026

In November, crews winterized the Overlook Park Splash Pad following a successful community test period in October. Learn more

2026 Proposed Budget Available for Review

The 2026 proposed budget includes $81 million in expenditures and $80.1 million in revenue. Learn more