Pride Event

She expressed appreciation for the budget not including funding for a 2027 Pride event and urged community collaboration.

Expressed frustration over delayed corrections regarding meeting attendance statements and questioned council involvement in organizing Pride events.

Spoke in favor of agenda item 17, emphasizing that Pride market days and inclusive events make marginalized residents feel safe and welcomed.

Supported the forensic audit and opposed city sponsorship of a Pride event, arguing city funds should focus on essential infrastructure.

Commended Council Member Zapata for supporting Pride events and urged exploring sponsorships to preserve community events like Market Days.

Expressed support for city-supported cultural celebrations and nonprofit partnerships that foster community connection.

Argued Market Days should remain standalone vendor events and criticized Council Member Zapata's advocacy as divisive.

Criticized council member Zapata regarding Pride event advocacy and urged partnership with Parks and Recreation to plan a meaningful community Pride event.

Urged compassion and respectful communication amid community disagreements over market days and inclusive books.

Thanked the council for fiscal responsibility and opposed using public funds for controversial events.

Emphasized respect and public accountability in local government service, recalling grassroots efforts for past veteran events.

Spoke in opposition to item 17, questioning city sponsorship of Pride events and citing park ordinance standards.

Expressed opposition to item 17, stating city-sponsored Pride events create division rather than unity.

Opposed item 17, stating the city faces budget challenges and should focus on essential services rather than identity-based celebrations.