Mar 16, 2026Board meeting
City of Auburn City Council Workshop And Meeting
The council meeting focused on the city budget for the upcoming fiscal years, specifically reviewing public safety and a five-year capital improvement plan. The discussion covered salary increases for police and fire units, the funding for an additional ambulance service, and strategies for managing departmental costs. Key performance indicators for public safety response times and unit utilization were examined, alongside the impact of homeless encampments and the successful implementation of the Project Support You (PSY) behavioral health program. Operational challenges related to training young staff and providing emotional health support were also discussed.