All three capital projects move forward

At their July 1st meeting, the council continued their discussion on a November ballot question asking the voters to approve a 20-year bond via a property tax increase. No vote was taken, but they were asked to indicate which package they supported.

• Councilor Barnes said there was a lot of concern about the economy and supports package B.

• Councilor Gallegos pointed to some council meetings exceeding capacity in the council chambers. She said the public wants to come and have their voices heard, and she supports package A.

• Councilor Tapia Vega wants them to be proactive regarding City Hall and supports package A.

• Mayor Pro-Tem Wong supports package A.

• Councilor Fridland talked about economic uncertainty and being fiscally conservative. He thinks the vision and ideas are good for the new Civic Center, and to keep working on it, but he supports package B.

• Councilor Samson was not in attendance but sent her thoughts to Mayor Mangat. She supports doing the Civic Center at a later date and wants package B.

• Mayor Mangat pointed to increased supply chain costs. He said repairs for the rec center and service center had been put off, that the civic center could provide space for youth and seniors, for staff and members of the community. He supports package A.

WHAT GOES TO THE BALLOT?

A majority of council on a 4-3 split, supports asking the voters to raise their property taxes via a 20-year bond to build a new Civic Center and to expand and remodel the Bob Burger Recreation Center and the Parks and Public Works Service Center.

NEXT STEP

Staff will write the ballot question for three projects. Council is scheduled to vote on a resolution on August 19th that calls the election and authorizes the ballot question.

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