Police Budget

Expressed concern over city budget opacity regarding attrition savings and criticized adding new sworn officer positions that worsen the city's budget shortfall.

Urged the council to vote against absorbing grant-funded police positions into the general fund and to oppose expanding the HEART team, advocating for investments in root causes.

Highlighted expiring retail theft and HEART team positions, arguing that general fund money should be diverted to community needs rather than increased policing.

Criticized the lack of preventative youth services in the budget and argued that advanced peace funding is inadequate compared to police spending.

Voiced opposition to the police budget, urged letting grant-funded cop positions lapse, and criticized unhoused outreach enforcement practices.

Called for increased funding for afterschool programs, youth development, and eviction protection rather than policing and unhoused sweeps.

Criticized the budget's heavy reliance on police spending and urged elected officials to show imagination and invest in community well-being.

Shared positive accounts of collaboration with Advanced Peace and urged the council to secure $1.2 million to effectively fund the program.

Questioned the necessity of expensive military-style police vehicles and urged shifting funds toward social services and housing.

Expressed opposition to an additional HEART team, urged letting retail theft positions lapse, and called for effective housing interventions and rent control.