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Pension systems consolidation

Voters will decide in August whether the city can run its police and fire retirement system by ordinance instead of charter. Staff say combining it with the well-funded employee retirement system could cut the city's annual pension contribution by 60-70% — roughly $800K–$1M a year — without touching anyone's benefits.

2 mentionsLast discussed Sep 14, 2026

HighTaxes Budget

Continued lawn and snow services for seniors and disabled residents

The city got another $43,000 for its senior and disabled resident chore/home repair grant program, enabling a fourth round of $5,000 grants.

4 mentionsLast discussed Aug 10, 2026