Residents question budget math, ask whether $21.99 estimate is per-home or flat

Aug 5, 2026

Two residents raised concerns during the public hearing: one about an earlier-discussed 84% figure from May versus the current 4.98% proposal, and another asked whether the $21.99 estimate for the median homeowner is flat or varies with assessed value.

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During the public hearing two residents spoke. Cameron Moulton urged the city to avoid presenting preliminary figures that differ widely from later proposals, citing an approximately 84 percent figure discussed in May compared with the 4.98 percent proposal now before the council. The comment prompted staff to explain the budget reduction steps taken since preliminary discussions.

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