City Council

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Building permit fee increase — increase from $16 to $18 per thousand dollars of value

7 decisions Routine Fee Change

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Data Center Development Regulation — Immediate freeze on permitting for a specific high-impact land use.

1 public comment 8 decisions Routine Zoning Change

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

The meeting featured spirited debate regarding a significant budget deficit and a failed attempt to reallocate police and fire funds to prevent layoffs.

7 decisions Spirited Budget Cut

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

The meeting featured spirited and lengthy public testimony, particularly regarding the potential loss of vital language services and budget-related staffing cuts.

27 public comments 5 decisions 20 not addressed awaiting minutes Spirited Budget Cut

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Data Center Zoning Moratorium — Potential moratorium on data center development pending detailed review.

9 decisions awaiting minutes Routine Zoning Change

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

City-wide Residential Parking Program — Potential implementation of a city-wide permit system to manage parking demand.

awaiting minutes Routine Other High Impact

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Data Center Development Regulation — A one-year halt on all new data center permitting to assess infrastructure and environmental impacts.

15 decisions awaiting minutes Routine Zoning Change

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

The meeting was marked by high-stakes testimony regarding illegal layoffs, a massive structural deficit, and legal setbacks involving the City Solicitor.

4 public comments 8 decisions 3 not addressed awaiting minutes Spirited Budget Cut

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

FY27 School Funding and City Budget — Significant; the early start of the budget process implies high-stakes negotiations regarding municipal resource allocation.

6 decisions awaiting minutes Routine Budget Cut

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

The meeting featured repeated split votes (8-3 and 7-4) and heated debates over transparency, financial reporting errors, and the social impact of zoning.

1 public comment 8 decisions 1 not addressed awaiting minutes Spirited Budget Cut

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

DPW Salary Update and Retroactive Pay — $175,000 transfer from salary reserves

1 public comment 9 decisions Routine Other High Impact

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Urban Infrastructure and Utility Installation — Changes to streetscape aesthetics and sidewalk accessibility.

2 public comments 7 decisions Routine Other High Impact

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

The meeting featured sharp verbal exchanges between a Councilor and the City Solicitor, a rebuke from the Council President, and public opposition to personnel reappointments.

2 public comments 10 decisions awaiting minutes Spirited Tax Increase

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Proposed Municipal Budget Cuts — Potential reduction in funds for Fourth of July celebrations, ward beautification, and water improvement funds to address a $5 million deficit.

1 public comment 13 decisions 1 not addressed Routine Budget Cut