Fire Rescue District Budget and Assessment Rates for FY 2026-2027

Expressed concerns about harmful development in activity centers, urged water and wellfield protection, and asked commissioners to ensure industrial uses are included in commercial and multi-family zoning discussions.

Questioned the need for raising taxes and fees given high food, gas, and living costs, asking the city to look at trimming the budget instead.

Submitted an e-comment detailing combined non-advalorem assessment increases across multiple parcels, questioning flat fee methodologies for road drainage and requesting deferral until methodology studies are provided.

Submitted an e-comment criticizing utility rate hikes, solid waste increases, and backdoor tax increases resulting from property valuation changes.