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Mayor O'Connor wants to add $28 million in 2026 spending.
Three months into his term as mayor, Corey O’Connor wants to rewrite the city’s 2026 budget.
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The O'Connor administration takes over
Mayor Corey O'Connor's transition, appointments, and first budget moves.
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For the sixth time in 10 years, council will vote on a new chief of police.
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City council passes a budget that is $15 million more than the mayor’s.
After over 40 hours of public meetings, hearings, discussions, and seemingly endless votes, council passed the 2026 budget.