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Invited council to a recovery center golf tournament and thanked the city for 35 years of partnership.

Argued against cutting council salaries, stating it's a symbolic gesture that doesn't solve structural budget deficits.

Criticized council for setting the tax rate ceiling below the no-new-revenue rate, warning it creates an artificial financial shortfall.

Defended council pay, saying workers deserve wages and calling the zero-pay proposal a political gimmick.

Expressed frustration that city officials haven't reviewed his private-sector PEO efficiency model to save millions.

Opposed cutting council pay, noting the small amount won't fix the budget and council members work hard.

Opposed eliminating council salaries, recalling the historical significance of ensuring low-income and minority representation.

Supported cutting council pay, arguing council members should share in the financial sacrifices asked of first responders.

Opposed reducing council pay to zero, arguing it creates barriers to working-class representation and avoids real structural budget reforms.