FY 2026-2027 Municipal Budget Hearings

Expressed concerns about meeting accessibility, transparency in budget decisions, and police spending.

Raised concerns about unhoused population numbers, enforcement costs, and advocated for increased eviction protection funding.

Advocated for investments in youth programs, child care, and preventative community strategies instead of policing.

Urged expansion and oversight of the Eviction Protection Program and tenant harassment support.

Criticized the conduct of the homeless outreach HART team and police interactions with unhoused residents.

Supported expanding eviction protection and criticized encampment sweeps, calling for community-based solutions.

Expressed opposition to automated surveillance technology like Flock cameras and questioned police budget priorities.

Thanked council for meeting with residents and advocated for continued funding and updated guidelines for the Eviction Protection Program.

Advocated for reallocating a portion of the police budget toward preventative community programs and research-backed strategies.