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City Charter Review and Potential Amendments

The Charter Review Committee is starting talks on how the city's governing document is set up and whether any rules need updating. Changes to the city charter can affect local governance and how city business is run.

3 mentions (2 this month)Last discussed Sep 24, 2026

CriticalTaxes Budget

FY 2026-2027 Municipal Budget

City leaders reviewed the proposed $48.1 million general fund and $25.1 million water and sewer budget, debating how to balance property tax pressures against critical reserve funds for disaster recovery and facility maintenance.

7 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Sep 14, 2026