Mayor Steve Patterson said the federal government shutdown "is a reality" and warned on the weekly city update that it could cause "lost income, delayed services, and the ripple effects across local economies." Patterson urged Congress to reach a bipartisan compromise to restore stability for local governments. "What we need from our federal partners right now is certainty, a clear path forward that supports our local economies," he said. Patterson said the shutdown could interrupt coordination with federal agencies and delay crucial grant funding that supports a range of community programs. He specifically cited nutrition programs used by residents, saying "things like SNAP . . . WIC" could be affected if the shutdown persists. The mayor framed the message as an appeal for urgent congressional action rather than a description of a city-level change in services: he said the city is watching for potential downstream impacts on local programs and economies but did not announce new city measures or budget changes during the update. "Fear of the unknown has the potential to stall progress," Patterson said, calling on lawmakers to "prioritize consensus and work quickly towards a bipartisan compromise that would restore stability for our nation's cities, towns, and villages." The remarks were presented as a statement issued by the mayor and not as a city council action; no motion or formal vote on city policy was recorded during the broadcast.