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LowTaxes Budget
Workplace safety milestone reward
City employees hit 600-plus days without a lost-time injury, cutting workers' comp costs by about $96,000 — they're getting $25 gift cards as a thank-you.
1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 19, 2026
LowTaxes Budget
Employee benefits updates
Handbook updates clarify vacation/sick leave payouts at retirement or departure, and all city employees can now use the retirement health savings program — earned leave can convert into health savings at retirement.
1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 5, 2026
HighTaxes Budget
Upcoming Sewer Rate and Flood Insurance Decisions
A cost-of-service analysis will check whether residential, commercial and industrial sewer customers are paying fair shares of the system's costs — could lead to rate structure changes.
5 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 5, 2026