“I’ll make a motion to approve the agenda.”

Initiating the motion to approve the meeting's agenda.

“I am honored to share a couple recognitions with you tonight.”

Opening the awards presentation to the council and public.

“If not for the medical intervention of these officers, the victim would have died from lack of oxygen due to an opioid overdose.”

Highlighting the critical impact of the life-saving actions by Officers Blake and Clevenger.

“Because of his work and diligence. A mother was reunited with her daughter and a Crips gang member involved in human trafficking is looking at a hefty federal prison sentence awaiting him.”

Summarizing the significant positive outcomes of Crime Analyst Matt Hafner's investigation.

“I do contemplate maybe some bucket list trips. And the reason I bring this up is with regard to early voting... I’m just making a comment that I may not be able to vote if I’m not around.”

Expressing concern about early voting policies affecting his ability to vote while traveling.

“We did issue an unmodified opinion, which is the best opinion we can give as auditors.”

Reporting the positive outcome of the 2025 financial audit.

“We did note one internal control finding. They’re related to the lack of segregation of accounting duties. So that’s one you’ve seen in the past as well.”

Highlighting a recurring internal control deficiency identified in the audit.

“The city’s policy is to maintain unassigned fund balance for cash flow reserves equal to 40% of the general fund budget for the subsequent year.”

Explaining the City's financial policy for maintaining its unassigned fund balance.