FY 2026-2027 City Budget and Spending Limitation

Stated that traffic calming shouldn't be on the consent agenda and opposed the budget for raising resident fees.

Asked about the status of legal action regarding a damaged police vehicle and reported a broken water line at Basin Park.

Expressed opposition to the budget, citing street safety concerns and water rate increases.

Compared city budgeting to defense contracting use-or-lose funds and argued that inflated budgets build up reserve pots.

Expressed disappointment with the budget process, stating decisions are predetermined before public meetings and three-minute speaking limits are unfair.