Summary
The council bumped the planned cost-of-living raise for city employees from 2% to 2.5% in next year's budget. Residents like Michael Sponseller already flagged concern about proposed property tax increases to pay for city spending.
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Last discussed May 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
The extra half-point COLA adds to the FY27 budget; staff said the proposed budget can absorb it without further changes stated.
City employees get a larger annual raise.
Taxpayers could face higher bills if the budget's proposed property tax increases move forward, as commenters warned.
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