2026 municipal budget

Asked how many jobs, positions and services were cut to achieve the flat tax rate, and later questioned buying police cars while the force is understaffed.

Asked how the debt reduction was achieved, what the auditors actually verify, and whether the council would fully review the budget before adoption.

Questioned rising expenditures for fireworks and tribute bands, pressed on public safety given police vacancies, and later urged the council to reject or table the fireworks date change, suggesting mayoral fundraising instead.