City Charter Review and Privatization of Public Services

Warned that allowing franchising without a vote is a slippery slope.

Representing local workers, she spoke against removing voter approval for privatizing public services, calling it a transfer of power from residents to the council.

Expressed opposition to removing voter requirements for privatizing city utilities and enterprises.

Stated that outsourcing inherently governmental functions leads to higher long-term costs and urged the council to keep voter approval in place.

Supported direct city attorney appointment and board flexibility, but opposed term limit exceptions, automatic pay raises, and removing voter approval for utility sales.

A local business owner and longtime resident who voiced strong support for city-run entities like police, fire, and solid waste.

Noted the irony of celebrating public works while simultaneously discussing privatizing public works jobs.

Opposed removing voter approval for utility privatization and criticized automatic pay raises for the city council.

Raised questions about board powers and campaign contribution limits, supporting council appointment of the city attorney.

Opposed automatic council pay raises, excessive campaign contribution increases, and the removal of voter approval for privatizing city services.

Expressed concern over utility rates, automatic pay raises, and privatization, while supporting advisory-only boards and lower campaign contribution limits.

Spoke against charter amendment 2.07, warning that privatization disempowers residents and transfers power to the council.

Strongly opposed removing voter power for selling city utilities, raising environmental and quality concerns.

Voiced frustration over high local utility and garbage bills and warned against taking votes away from residents.