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Measure W Budget and Expenditure Oversight

The city ended FY 2025/26 with a $2 million surplus and a healthy 53% reserve, but about $3.4 million of that came from one-time FEMA and insurance money — without it, the city would have run a $1.4 million deficit. Officials project deficits of roughly $4 million and $3.4 million in the next two years and urged careful spending.

2 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 28, 2026

MediumTaxes Budget

Establishment of Legislative Advocacy Policy

The city can now respond quickly to state and federal legislative requests without a council vote each time, as long as positions fit the adopted platform. Councilmembers discussed safeguards against a future mayor or manager issuing controversial letters.

4 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 28, 2026