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Requested a phased approach to the tax increase to lessen the burden on residents.

Suggested using the funds to conduct a study on starting a municipal police department.

Supported the increase, citing the need for better police response times.

Supported the need for revenue but suggested a more moderate approach.

Initially opposed, but supported the need after learning about state legislative constraints.

Suggested the city look into federal grants for public safety.

Opposed the increase, citing the impact on seniors on fixed incomes.

Opposed the increase, citing the financial devastation it would cause families.

Argued that the city should focus on efficiency rather than tax increases.

Opposed the increase, stating it is not for public safety but for non-essential projects.

Opposed the increase, arguing that growth should be paying for city needs.

Criticized the city's communication and transparency regarding the tax increase.

Suggested the city use impact fees to fund growth-related services instead of property taxes.

Supported the need for revenue but requested more transparency on line items.

Questioned why the entire Sheriff's contract cost was being shifted to property taxes.

Opposed the increase due to lack of itemized budget information.

Argued that the city should focus on budgeting existing funds more effectively.

Expressed concern for seniors on fixed incomes and future school district tax burdens.

Criticized the city's changing narrative regarding the purpose of the tax increase.

Encouraged the council to pass the increase to ensure stable funding for public safety.

Opposed the increase, citing falling property values and lack of transparency.

Urged caution and suggested a smaller increase to avoid community shock.

Criticized the city's communication and lack of clarity on budget intentions.

Opposed the 220% increase, suggesting it would be unsustainable for a business.

Opposed the increase, stating it would cause significant financial hardship for his family.

Opposed the increase, noting that his fixed income cannot absorb further tax hikes.

Opposed the increase, citing broken promises regarding data center tax revenue.

Opposed the increase, urging the council to listen to struggling residents.

Requested a phased approach and more transparency regarding budget goals.

Opposed the increase, citing the financial burden on low-income residents.

Opposed the increase, citing concerns over the city's motivation for the hike.

Opposed the increase, questioning the tax breaks given to data centers.

Opposed the increase, citing a lack of transparency and data center tax breaks.

Opposed the increase, citing concerns over data center incentives and city spending.

Opposed the increase, citing a lack of transparency and fiscal stewardship.

Opposed the increase, citing a lack of transparency and affordability.

Opposed the increase, citing his background in EMS and concerns over fiscal management.

Expressed confusion over the need for such a large increase given data center growth.

Supported the need for revenue but expressed shock at the 220% figure.

Opposed the increase, citing concerns over future tax hikes.

Opposed the increase, citing the cumulative impact of tax hikes.

Opposed the increase, citing concerns over city maintenance and fiscal accountability.

Supported funding the Sheriff's contract but opposed the additional increase without clear justification.

Opposed the increase, citing a lack of transparency.

Suggested a more tempered approach to the tax increase.

Opposed the increase, citing concerns over democratic representation.

Opposed the 220% increase, suggesting a smaller, more measured approach.

Opposed the increase, requesting a lower rate that only covers the Sheriff's contract.

Opposed the increase, suggesting the city negotiate better deals with data centers.

Opposed the increase, emphasizing that government should represent the majority's will.

Opposed the increase, citing concerns over fiscal mismanagement.

Opposed the increase, suggesting the city re-evaluate and prioritize needs.

Suggested the city focus on better strategies for corporate revenue.

Opposed the increase, citing the burden on fixed-income residents.

Opposed the increase, arguing that homeowners should not be the default solution for revenue.

Expressed concern over the proposed property tax increase and requested more transparency regarding how funds are used.