Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Citywide Budget

Argued that police and fire department cost increases consume nearly all property and sales tax revenue growth, warned against unsustainable debt and unfunded pension liabilities, and called for more internal auditors.

Criticized across-the-board 5% department cuts as lazy budgeting, urged professional forensic review of spending, and emphasized the importance of libraries for children and seniors.

Expressed frustration over special interest influence, questioned the legal consequences of rejecting the budget, asked why budget planning starts late in May, and claimed the budget relies on deferred maintenance.