On Thursday, February 19, we sat down to get our formal list of priorities in order for the term.
Why is this important? City Council’s priorities direct the work of our city staff. They should be clearly achievable actions that remain flexible enough for staff to accomplish the work. For example, if City leadership and City Council agreed that we need a new fire truck, we probably wouldn’t direct them to purchase a particular make and model of fire truck. You can see this highlighted in the quarterly report issued by the City Manager’s office (most recent December 2025 example).
What did I bring to the table? I continue to support any and all initiatives that promote fair and accessible housing, as well as optimizing our engagement and outreach strategies. On 2/19, I advocated for doing outreach as part of the interim zoning updates that the Community Development department continues to work on while we await the start of the Master Plan process. I also advocated for moving the mayor’s suggested outreach priorities to fit within a “fiscal responsibility and communication” item.
Recording | Meeting Packet, including Renters’ Caucus priorities and Mayor’s suggested priorities