Meeting
City Council · December 16, 2025 at 10:00 AM · Council Chambers
City Council
So far, $4 million of $6 million in consulting contracts for the city's comprehensive plan has been spent. Now, council has given preliminary approval to end them, which the bill says would save more than $2 million. However, the Planning Department disputed council's authority, saying termination rests with the mayor. The final vote is set for Dec. 22.
City Council
Out-of-state companies can buy city property at auction, and council wants a way to stop that. On Dec. 17, council denied four tax sales to buyers from Florida, Virginia, and Texas. A council member called mass buying by such companies the biggest threat to affordable housing. Bidding has no residency limits, but council can reject any sale for any reason.
City Council
The Stop the Violence Fund drew scrutiny earlier this year for its $15 million balance. On Dec. 16, council's president proposed cutting the city's 2026 contribution in half, sending $4 million to the city's vehicle fleet. He said there'd still be enough money to continue all services. Contributions would resume with the 2027 budget.