Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Page public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
7 issues in taxes budget with high priority
Canvass of the 2026 Primary Election
The official results are now certified: Bill Diak unseated incumbent Mayor Steven Kidman, and Michael Cody Woods joins returning councilmembers John Kocjan and Kenna Hettinger. Voters also approved a permanent base adjustment to the city's expenditure limitation via Proposition 402.
PUE Budget and Golf Course Expenses
The board wants the city, not the utility, to absorb $140,000–$150,000 a year in golf course irrigation costs carried since the 2012 utility merger. Council indicated the expense is already in the city's proposed budget for tomorrow's adoption.
FY 2027 Library Budget and Electrical Upgrades
The library's 2027 budget is in good shape and includes funding to fix electrical problems that force staff to shut off equipment just to run kitchen appliances. Final approval is expected in June, and staffing stays at full level.
FY 2027 Preliminary Budget Adoption
The draft budget spends about $16 million more than it takes in, dropping fund balances from $84M to $68M — about 19%. Council debated whether that's responsible or too cautious, noting $40.7M of it is one-time capital spending.
Assistant City Manager Position
City Manager Marbury proposed a ~$222K assistant city manager to manage his 12 direct reports and handle special projects. Council was split; Roundtree opposed, Farrow supported it. It stays in the budget but comes back for a formal vote next meeting with a job description.
NDA Rules for Property Sales and Economic Development
Councilor Roundtree wants a formal policy on non-disclosure agreements so employees can't bind the city in secret — a response to transparency concerns, including around the data center deal.
Expenditure Limitation Permanent Base Adjustment
The city's state-imposed spending ceiling is about $42 million, and a power-price spike two years ago nearly triggered a $1.5 million state fine. Resolution 1340-26 raises the ceiling to $62 million and heads to voters this year.