Taxes

Spoke about alleged lack of transparency regarding proposed tax increases and gross revenue calculations.

Supported transit and preschool measures in the tax proposal but expressed concern about bundling public safety items like Flock cameras.

Opposed the sales tax increase, criticizing multi-million dollar revenue projections and past city spending.

Opposed the sales tax increase, advocating for line-by-line budget reviews and a citizen budget commission.

Expressed opposition to the sales tax increase as proposed and raised concerns about public safety spending.

Strongly opposed the proposed sales tax increase.

Urged the council to reject the sales tax increase and focus on fiscal discipline.

Spoke in support of investing in early childhood education as essential workforce infrastructure.

Supported early childhood education funding to assist working families and mothers.

Supported childcare and early education funding through the proposed sales tax.

Raised questions about spending priorities and partnership with ASU before raising taxes.