Meeting
City Council · September 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM · Council Chambers
City Council
Since 2015, a private company has run the city's police promotion exams for sergeant and lieutenant. Council now plans to take up a $74,000 extension so it can run them again next year. The company gives written and oral exams. It also brings in outside officers of the same rank or higher to assess candidates.
City Council
In mid-August, ICE raided two local Emiliano's restaurants and detained 16 people. Nearly 1,500 residents have signed a petition asking council for a hearing on becoming a sanctuary city. That would bar all city agencies from cooperating with ICE. Members indicated they'd hold one, but no date is set, and no action is required afterward.
City Council
Sidewalk and bus stop repairs, plus new crosswalks, are part of a mobility plan for the West End, Esplen, Elliott, and Sheraden. The county's redevelopment authority has added another $100,000, doubling its contribution to $200,000. City officials hope the work also draws people to the area's under-used business district. A council member said residents still oppose rezoning but favor this plan.