FY 2026-27 Proposed Budget and Community Priorities

Spoke about historical systemic neglect in the Mayflower and Carnation Track areas and asked what reforms the city council is making to repair community damage.

Shared concerns about ongoing community needs, youth violence prevention, and the need for true partnership with city leadership.

Spoke passionately about the tragic vehicular death of his parents at Harris Road and Summer Springs Drive, urging corridor safety redesigns.

Expressed neighborhood concerns about continued speeding and dangerous driving at the Harris Road intersection despite initial city enforcement.

Expressed concern over disproportionate police spending in the budget compared to parks and community development.

Spoke in strong support of the $3 million budget allocation for the Martin Luther King Jr. Park renovation.

Criticized city leadership, water rate increases, tree removal practices, and police vacancies.

Expressed support for the $3 million budget allocation for Martin Luther King Jr. Park renovations.

Criticized the city's expansion of Flock surveillance cameras in parks and requested halt to surveillance spending in favor of community needs.

Highlighted that recent water rate increases are unaffordable for residents and urged the city to implement a rate assistance program.

Raised serious privacy concerns regarding Flock Safety automated license plate reader cameras and lack of public oversight.