Jun 3, 2026Board meeting
Budget And Finance Committee Budget Hearing
The committee held a budget hearing to review department funding for the city attorney's office, city clerk's division, health and human services division, police department, and fire department. A significant portion of the discussion focused on the current understaffing of the city attorney's office, the challenges in the appointment and confirmation process for assistant city attorneys, and the resulting financial impact of relying on outside counsel. Participants debated the hiring process, the necessity of maintaining current budget allocations for positions that remain unfilled, and the importance of administrative cooperation in recruitment.