FY 2026-27 County Operating Budget and Property Tax Increase

Requested no cuts to the shared Department of Social Services and Department on Aging social worker positions at senior centers.

Defended the proposed property tax increase as necessary to fund essential public services.

Advocated for housing justice and argued that luxury properties should be taxed fairly instead of cutting affordable housing.

Expressed concern over affordable housing needs and suggested property valuation reform.

Requested that property tax assistance and housing funds not be cut.