FY 2025-26 Proposed Budget & Tax Rate

Advocated for increased senior citizen utility discounts, fairer base rates for water and trash, and questioned stormwater fees and minor administrative charges.

Criticized city budget growth over the past decade, arguing that rising municipal taxes and employee counts are harming housing affordability and driving residents away.

Provided general observations on budget processes, questioning the oversight of capital project cost increases such as memorials, school resource officer funding, and playground contracts.

Asked about the cause of a 51% Encore rate increase and inquired what federal assistance or grants might be available to help municipalities close budget gaps.