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Praised the Sky Tavern lease extension and recommended selling city-owned properties and public venues to reduce debt.

Criticized city leadership regarding public records request delays and financial disclosures.

Expressed strong support on behalf of police officers for unfreezing six officer positions in the budget.

Provided information on Small Business Administration disaster recovery loan options for fire survivors.

Shared concerns about DMV vehicle registration fees and processes.

Criticized police budget allocations and urged funding for alternative community outreach.

Expressed deep concern over police budget increases and surveillance technology.

Advocated for mental health support for both the public and police officers.

Expressed support for Chief Solferino's appointment on behalf of the Reno Police Protective Association.

Asked council to invest in non-violent mental health responses rather than police funding increases.

Encouraged the council to rethink budget priorities, criticizing police funding and surveillance in favor of community building.

Submitted written correspondence in favor of the budget and capital improvement item.

Questioned city budget priorities, criticized spending on single-day events and police budget increases, and raised concerns over RPD training documentation.

Criticized rising housing and utility costs, fee hikes, and police budget increases while community needs go unfunded.

Argued against police budget increases, calling for investments in affordable housing, public transit, and community care.

Advocated for shifting city priorities away from police spending and surveillance toward parks, infrastructure, and community care.

Expressed frustration with historical city decisions regarding unhoused support and urged rejection of police budget increases.

Stated strong opposition to police budget expansions and surveillance contracts.

Criticized police spending, fleet allocations, and budget management.

Expressed strong opposition via Zoom to inflating the police budget.

Shared small business experiences with municipal code enforcement and argued against police budget increases.

Suggested that regulating short-term rentals could generate revenue and improve neighborhood safety.

Shared historical context about city managers needing to live in Reno back in 2002.

Introduced herself as a candidate for the Ward 2 City Council seat.

Praised the impact of Reno Restore grants on small businesses and voiced support for East 4th Street string lighting.

Spoke as president of the brewery district coalition in support of RDA programs, the Reno Restore program, and 4th Street bistro lighting.

Expressed strong support for the East 4th Street brewery district revitalization and the installation of bistro streetlights to improve safety and economic vitality.

Advocated for dedicated public park spaces and funding for artists, citing constitutional rights and community benefits.

Praised city finance staff for budget management, but criticized proposed increases to land use appeal fees as burdensome to residents.

Historian advocating for RDA capital funding to stabilize and secure the historic Lear Theater building.

Commercial real estate broker supporting 4th Street streetlights as a proven tool to improve safety and foot traffic.

Local restaurant owner emphasized that Restore program grants were instrumental in opening his business and supporting area security.

Expressed support for East 4th Street lighting to improve walkability, safety, and community connectivity.

Speaking for the Parks and Rec Advisory Committee, urged support for CIP projects including Manzanita Pathway repairs, Chrissy Collin paths, and Virginia Lake fountains.

Proposed organizing a 4th of July parade using city discretionary funds.

Mack Rossi questioned how park funds are being used and asked for clarification on Grand Sierra Resort redevelopment financing.