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FY 2026/27 mid-cycle budget and rising insurance costs
Property tax revenue is coming in higher than expected and the Harvest-driven permit revenues are on track, but sales tax came in about $24,000 short this quarter. Adjustments net a small positive for the general fund.
4 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Nov 4, 2026
HighTaxes Budget
City Manager Dan Singer's contract will not be extended
The city publicly responded to the District Attorney's preliminary finding that the council violated the Brown Act around the city manager's expiring contract. The city attorney maintains there was discussion but no collective decision or vote, and framed the report as a voluntary clarification, not an admission.
8 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 21, 2026