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City Council Regular Session & Public Hearing

Formal Hearing #2026-09

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 • Convened at 6:30 PM EDT • Council Chamber Floor

groups Attendees: 1,482 Virtual / 86 In Chambers
Municipal city council dais in session
videocam LIVE Ordinance 2026-44 • Street Repair Budget Allocation
1:23 / 2:45:00

Live Transcript (Real-time Captioning)

6:42 PM
Council President Martinez:

"The committee has reviewed the proposed street repair budget allocation. This ordinance addresses critical infrastructure needs in Wards 1, 3, and 5..."

6:44 PM
Councilor Williams:

"I move to approve Ordinance 2026-44 as presented. This investment strengthens our commitment to equitable infrastructure maintenance..."

Meeting Agenda

check_circle Approval of Minutes
Sept 9, 2026 Regular Session
6:30 PM
circle Ordinance 2026-44: Street Repair Budget
Infrastructure • Public Hearing Now
NOW
circle_outline Community Parks Initiative Grant
Resolution • 7:15 PM (est.)
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Open Forum • 7:45 PM (est.)

Councilor Attendance

President Martinez
Councilor Williams
Councilor Thompson
Councilor Jackson
Councilor Lee
Councilor Brown
Councilor White
Councilor Harris
Councilor Davis

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Your testimony will be read aloud during public comment or entered into the permanent record.

Meeting Documents & Records