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Residents raise e-bike classification and vehicle-sticker questions during public comment

City Council of the City of Hometown · February 24, 2026
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Summary

During public comment Phil Mottl said the Secretary of State is looking into classifying e-bikes and e-scooters; Jan Forney asked about getting rid of vehicle stickers and later asked Treasurer Salvatore Roti about increasing the gas tax. The exchange drew short responses from Mayor Finnegan and Treasurer Roti.

Phil Mottl told the council that "the Secretary of State is looking into classifying e-bikes and e-scooters." Jan Forney asked about eliminating vehicle stickers; Mayor Finnegan replied that stickers "are good for identifying." Jan also asked Treasurer Salvatore Roti about increasing the gas tax and a discussion followed in the minutes.

These remarks were made during the Citizen’s Hearing portion of the agenda. Council did not take formal action on e-bike classification, vehicle stickers, or gas tax at the meeting; the transcript records the items as questions and discussion only.