Residents press council on data security and transparency during public comment

Feb 19, 2026

Multiple residents raised concerns about the security of the fire department's new Community Connect portal, limits on public comment time, alleged undisclosed reports and council transparency; council and staff responded with procedural clarifications and promises of more outreach and public-review opportunities for ordinances.

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During the agenda-item public-comment period several residents questioned the security and governance of the fire department’s new resident portal and criticized the council’s transparency practices.

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