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CriticalPublic Safety

New Emergency Medical Services provider

Ambulances have been routinely taking 20-30 minutes instead of the contracted 8:59 to 90% of calls. The council voted to sign a new provider that can start by June 2028 and to terminate the old contract for default.

1 mentionLast discussed Sep 10, 2026

CriticalPublic Safety

Funding fire protection outside city limits

About 63% of fire department calls go outside the city but only ~7% of the budget is reimbursed. Council discussed ESDs, a possible county sales tax on the November ballot, and how to afford aging fire trucks and mandatory new bunker gear.

1 mentionLast discussed May 14, 2026