Summary
Heike Nyland blamed past administrations for not funding the police force they created; Councilmember Brady countered that rejected tax increases over 15 years would have generated $30 million more.
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Last discussed May 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
Roughly $30 million in foregone revenue cited from rejected past tax increases.
Residents and local neighborhoods get more patrol coverage and potentially faster response.
Residents facing deferred costs and aging infrastructure from past decisions.
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City Council - May 18, 2026
Heike Nyland blamed past administrations for not funding the police force they created; Councilmember Brady countered that rejected tax increases over 15 years would have generated $30 million more.
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