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New utility portal ACH fee

A speaker flagged that the City's new online payment system charges $0.45–$0.47 per ACH bank transfer and asked the Council to eliminate it as a cost of doing business — no action was taken.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 13, 2026

LowTaxes Budget

County Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District participation

The City will pitch Santa Cruz County on letting the City join the county's new EIFD, with a consultant contract amendment up to $197,500 total — a financing tool that channels tax increment into infrastructure.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 13, 2026

LowTaxes Budget

Council and Mayoral Compensation

First pay raise for council in nine years: councilmembers to ~$2,653/month, mayor to ~$5,306/month. Supporters said it removes barriers so working people, renters, and single parents can serve.

2 mentionsLast discussed Jun 23, 2026