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Council presidents present recommended changes to 2026 budget; debate centers on sales tax, police remodel and staffing
Summary
Council leadership presented recommended revisions to the city manager’s proposed 2026 budget, including reallocating sales‑tax revenue, restoring some public safety positions and earmarking reserve funding for a multi‑year police‑station remodel.
Council President message and a joint presentation from council leadership on Aug. 18 set out recommended changes to the City Manager’s proposed 2026 budget and prompted extended council debate.
Council leaders proposed adopting the manager’s budget with specified adjustments and identified a set of recommended changes: reduce the street‑maintenance budget from $12 million to $11 million; reduce the portion of sales‑tax revenue dedicated to economic development from 15% to 10% and reallocate 5% to property‑tax relief; eliminate $500,000 for economic development projects; reduce the facade improvement program from $300,000 to $200,000 with program caps; retain specific public‑safety and administrative positions (one full‑time lieutenant at the police department, a full‑time…
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