DeMonica Gooden

Olden Year Museum Proposal

The proposal suggests using a mix of private donations, hotel tax grants, and a potential Public Improvement District (PID) to fund operations.

Library Naming

emergency preparedness

Being prepared now saves you from expensive emergency repairs or last-minute supply runs when prices spike.

BloomFest Event Planning

It aims to capture a portion of the estimated $7 million in entertainment spending that currently leaves the city.

government oversight

The audit confirmed the city's financial position, including a $1.6 million adjustment for compensated absences.

city management

Management fees are estimated to range from $90,000 to $200,000 annually.

police leadership appointment

We'll have to wait and see if this leadership change leads to budget reallocations or new spending priorities for the department.

cybersecurity policy

It’s a low-cost administrative update that keeps the city from facing potential state penalties.

municipal leadership appointment

By keeping the current leadership in place, the city avoids the costs and uncertainty of a lengthy external search.

city administration appointment

This is a new administrative salary on the city payroll, which will be funded through the existing municipal operating budget.

city leadership change

We might see some short-term costs from severance packages and the search for a replacement, but the long-term budget impact depends on the new hire's priorities.

municipal leadership transition

While the transition itself is routine, the new council's upcoming budget priorities will directly affect how your tax dollars are spent.

State of the City address

The address signals how the city plans to allocate its budget across upcoming infrastructure and community service projects.

public safety leadership

The salary and resource allocation decisions made by the new chief will directly influence how our local tax dollars are spent on emergency equipment and staffing.

waste management

It saves the city money on landfill tipping fees while keeping your trash bill from creeping up.

city management personnel

Expect some potential budget hiccups or delays in city projects while the leadership team resets.