Big Budgets and Public Art
In Which: I return, Council talks public art fees, Our tasty water will cost a little more, And the City's budget gets approved despite the deficit.
City Hall
Council Eyeing Changes To WFH
In Which: The Mayor is out of town so Councilmember Roche takes point, A drive-thru is now allowed on airport land, and Council takes aim at work from home even after employee outcry
Residents Reject Safety Improvements
In Which: Acting CM leans into his role, Mayor Salinas puts his thumb on the scale, And Wildfire risk management falls to the individual homeowner.
City Administration In Historic Disarray
In Which: We give an update on the state of the City's administration, Commissioner Stevens offers to give back free money, and One more Starbucks is too many for some on Commission
City Manager Gets Put On Ice
In Which: Dr. Ana Alvarez is placed on administrative leave by the Council, City Staff celebrates and push to rebuild trust, And Councilmember Syrop speaks against increased Police surveillance
Little City Bites and HUSD Budget Friction
In Which: Many little projects help an Affordable Housing project, We question whether car theft is terrorism, And HUSD will be talking about budget whether we like it or not.
City Stares Down $12 Million Deficit
In Which: Council thinks about what's most important to the City, Some go straight to cutting community services spending while giving PD a pass, And Events and business are top priority for some