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Inquired about IT manager funding splits and whether police staffing increases are sufficient to eliminate forced overtime.

Expressed frustration over rising utility rates and taxpayer costs associated with new residential growth.

Described prolonged nuisance issues and unmaintained conditions at the neighboring Swift Avenue property.

Asked about budget funds and suggested creating a Christmas or holiday community fund for families in need.

Inquired about the 4% sanitation rate increase calculation and cautioned against treating Measure Y like a general fund lottery.

Asked clarifying questions regarding Measure Y allocations for staffing and vehicle purchases to ensure they align with voter expectations.

Thanked the council for establishing the Measure Y committee and praised staff openness regarding public safety needs.

Spoke as Measure Y Oversight Committee chair, praising the city's transparent use of tax funds and advanced public safety technology.

Praised community involvement among diverse ethnic groups and urged careful fiscal oversight regarding Measure Y funds.