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The City Council unanimously approved placing two Proposition 2 1/2 override options on the March 31, 2026 ballot: $5.4 million and $8.2 million in additional real estate and personal property taxes. If both pass, the $8.2 million option will prevail.
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Residents will vote separately on the two proposed tax increases, which would begin in fiscal year 2027 and support city services including schools, public safety, public works, the library, and general government. Council discussion stated that failing to pass an override could lead to 50–60 layoffs and service cuts; the $5.4 million option could still require about $2 million in operational cuts, while the $8.2 million option would maintain current staffing for one year. The Council also approved changes to offsite parking fees and used-car dealer licensing requirements.
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