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2026 City Budget and Employee Compensation

Management and non-bargaining employees would get a 3% pay bump starting January 2027. It affects the city's payroll costs and, indirectly, the budget taxpayers fund.

7 mentions (3 this month)Last discussed Nov 2, 2026

CriticalDevelopment

Data Center Zoning and Community Concerns

Before the meeting, committees will hear a presentation about data centers — likely about attracting them and what they mean for city utilities and tax base.

10 mentions (2 this month)Last discussed Nov 2, 2026

CriticalDevelopment

Faircrest JEDD Data Center Tax Abatement

Council held a tax abatement ordinance for the Faircrest Joint Economic Development District in committee, scheduling a special public meeting on May 12 to hear community feedback regarding data centers.

12 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 26, 2026