FY 2027 Budget and Tax Rate
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Community sentiment
At a glance
- Public comments
- 10
- Last 30 days
- 4
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 10, 2026.
Public comments (10)
Requested a clear public accounting and 15-year historical breakdown of city budgets, discretionary spending, council travel, and bond financing plans.
City Council Mtg. — 2026-09-10 · 2:10:45 →Former council member urged the council to reconsider the tax increase and lead by example on affordability for seniors and families.
City Council Mtg. — 2026-09-10 · 2:05:35 →Addressed housing market trends, economic forecasting, and potential links between the tax rate and upcoming bond elections.
City Council Mtg. — 2026-09-10 · 2:22:30 →Criticized council responsiveness to resident questions regarding budget details and expressed disappointment over receiving detailed fiscal information late in the process.
City Council Mtg. — 2026-09-10 · 2:20:19 →Urged the council to lower the tax rate and prioritize spending instead of offsetting state-level tax relief.
Special Called — 2026-09-03 · 51:43 →Criticized the council for considering the highest tax rate allowed without voter approval.
Special Called — 2026-09-03 · 52:20 →Argued the tax increase disproportionately affects residents on fixed incomes and challenged the Mayor to decline his compensation.
Special Called — 2026-09-03 · 52:43 →Supported essential services but questioned why the city is choosing the maximum voter-approval tax rate instead of the no-new-revenue rate.
Special Called — 2026-09-03 · 1:53 →Opposed the tax increase, citing the financial pressure on homeowners and the need for more responsible spending.
Special Called — 2026-09-03 · 51:08 →Stated opposition to any tax increase.
Special Called — 2026-09-03 · 51:36 →