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City Manager Reinstatement

The commission amended Bryan Heck's contract with no pay increase, reportedly adding termination-cause and severance provisions. It passed 4-1 with Commissioner Ricketts voting no.

7 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Nov 2, 2026

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Flock Safety Automated License Plate Reader Cameras

Several speakers raised concerns about the city's Flock license plate cameras — data ownership, audit logs, possible federal immigration access, cybersecurity risks, and use of collected data for AI purposes. One suggested a citizen advisory group to review tech contracts; another suggested putting the issue to voters.

7 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 6, 2026