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Community Services Special Events Funding
A fight broke out over $55,000 for the new Electric Boba Fest — Gutierrez called it a rebranded spring festival with no public input, while the mayor and staff defended it as youth-focused and said the transfer was presented for transparency. Broader questions about council allowance spending also surfaced.
3 mentions (2 this month)Last discussed Oct 20, 2026
HighTaxes Budget
Fiscal Year 2026-27 Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budget
The council was scheduled to adopt the city's operating and capital budget for the coming fiscal year, which sets what the city can spend on services, streets, parks and staffing. The related appropriations limit and Community Services Foundation budget were also on the agenda.
3 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 20, 2026