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The board brought a proposal to eliminate the per capita tax and approved parameters for a 2026 bond issue increased to $55 million, with an update on Oak Ridge Elementary’s HVAC promised at the next operations meeting. Residents pressed transparency around lawsuits and challenged the high school’s closed rear gate, while the district highlighted tech work and AI testimony.

The council scrutinizes major ARPA grants for two local service providers, raising questions about leadership, staffing, and community trust at Helping Hands while expressing strong support for Fifth Street Renaissance. The meeting also features a tense exchange over public records request delays and calls for greater transparency.

The council debates the appointment of Alderman Chuck Redpath as City Clerk, with concerns raised about transparency and fairness in the process. Discussions include calls for a more democratic approach and the possibility of an election for the position.