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Proposed FY 2026-2027 Annual Operating Budget

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Public comments (4)

ConcernedKelsi KapsAug 4, 2026

Urged the council to defund automated license plate reader (Flock) cameras in the budget due to Fourth Amendment privacy concerns and unauthorized data sharing.

City Council - Aug 4, 2026 · 29:40 →
OpposedLisa CrawfordAug 4, 2026

Expressed strong opposition to police surveillance cameras, citing high error rates, lack of public audits, and civil liberty infringements.

City Council - Aug 4, 2026 · 20:54 →
OpposedJanie BrittainAug 4, 2026

Asked the council to defund partnerships with Flock Safety, arguing that continuous location tracking violates fundamental constitutional rights.

City Council - Aug 4, 2026 · 39:52 →
OpposedDavid HougAug 4, 2026

Voiced concern over surveillance cameras, comparing them to '1984' and stating that citizens should not sacrifice privacy for questionable security gains.

City Council - Aug 4, 2026 · 44:40 →