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Criticized the tax rate increase during the public hearing, warning it will raise rents and push residents toward homelessness.

Demanded budget transparency and line-item accountability, criticizing poor road conditions and unnecessary spending while taxes increase.

Criticized the city for rising debt, growing tax burdens, and failing to fix drainage issues while spending on parks, noting population loss.

Expressed concern about executive salaries compared to average citizen wages and asked about the budget adoption timeline.

Questioned budget expenditures, debt service numbers, city manager salary increases, and the necessity of hiring legislative lobbyists.

Criticized city spending on administrative positions like an assistant city manager, questioned EDC marketing strategies, and urged the council to vote against the Rose Garden Loop FLUM amendment.

Expressed frustration over veteran tax exemption debates, questioned nonprofit property tax exemptions for churches, and criticized proposed rules on board appointments.

Criticized the council for reducing public comment opportunities and meeting start times, arguing that 3 PM meetings exclude working residents and that public input time should not be cut.