Proposed 4.81% Property Tax Increase

Expressed questions about the cost of the full-time city attorney position, prosecution duties, and compensation levels while praising the council for reducing the initial proposed tax hike.

Raised concerns about the tax burden on renters and fixed-income residents, questioned utility fund transfers, and commended pay increases for police officers.

Expressed concern as a commercial property owner over a dramatic increase in his medical building's assessed valuation.