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City Council · June 30, 2026

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 · Special session · 9 of 9 present

Decisions44
Passed40
Referred0
Split votes42

Where the council split

42 of 44 decisions were not unanimous
Split vote · 1 of 42
Other

Vote of no confidence on Director of Financial Services Emily Arpke

The council voted to adopt a vote of no confidence on Emily Arpke, Director of Financial Services.

Passed
6–3yeas–nays
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Vice President Dionne, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays, to adopt a vote of no confidence on Emily Arpke, Director of Financial Services, with Councilors Camara, Hart and Raposo voting in the negative.”

Minutes p. 6The minutes name only these members. Everyone else isn’t listed individually.

7–2

Fiscal Year 2027 General Fund appropriation order line item A6 for City Clerk, Expenses

The council voted to reject line item A6 for City Clerk, Expenses.

Budget · Named no: Joseph D. Camara, Paul B. Hart · Minutes p. 6

Passed
No tally

Fiscal Year 2027 General Fund appropriation order line item A8 for Elections, Expenses

The council voted to reject line item A8 for Elections, Expenses.

Budget · Named no: Joseph D. Camara, Paul B. Hart · Minutes p. 7

Passed
No tally

Fiscal Year 2027 General Fund appropriation order line item A9 for Veterans' Benefits, Salaries

The council voted to reject line item A9 for Veterans' Benefits, Salaries.

Budget · Named no: Joseph D. Camara, Paul B. Hart · Minutes p. 7

Passed
7–2

Fiscal Year 2027 General Fund appropriation order line item C2 for Financial Services, Expenses

The council voted to reject line item C2 for Financial Services, Expenses.

Budget · Named no: Joseph D. Camara, Paul B. Hart · Minutes p. 7

Passed
7–2

Fiscal Year 2027 General Fund appropriation order line item F2 for Community Services, Expenses

The council voted to reject line item F2 for Community Services, Expenses.

Budget · Named no: Joseph D. Camara, Paul B. Hart · Minutes p. 8

Passed
7–2

Fiscal Year 2027 General Fund appropriation order line item G1 for School Appropriation

The council voted to reject line item G1 for School Appropriation.

Budget · Named no: Joseph D. Camara, Paul B. Hart · Minutes p. 8

Passed
7–2

Fiscal Year 2027 General Fund appropriation order line item G2 for School Transportation

The council voted to reject line item G2 for School Transportation.

Budget · Named no: Joseph D. Camara, Paul B. Hart · Minutes p. 8

Passed
7–2

Fiscal Year 2027 General Fund appropriation order line item G3 for Education Assessments

The council voted to reject line item G3 for Education Assessments.

Budget · Named no: Joseph D. Camara, Paul B. Hart · Minutes p. 8

Passed

All 44 decisions

In agenda order, grouped by subject
Budget & finance11 of 43
  • Passed Budget
    Fiscal Year 2027 General Fund appropriation order line item A1 for Mayor, Salaries The council voted to reject line item A1 for Mayor, Salaries.
    6–3 6 yeas, 3 nays Official minutes,p. 6
  • Passed Budget
    Fiscal Year 2027 General Fund appropriation order line item A2 for Mayor, Expenses The council voted to reject line item A2 for Mayor, Expenses.
    6–3 6 yeas, 3 nays Official minutes,p. 6
  • Passed Budget
    Fiscal Year 2027 General Fund appropriation order line item A3 for City Council, Salaries The council voted to reject line item A3 for City Council, Salaries.
    6–3 6 yeas, 3 nays Official minutes,p. 6
  • Passed Budget
    Fiscal Year 2027 General Fund appropriation order line item A4 for City Council, Expenses The council voted to reject line item A4 for City Council, Expenses.
    6–3 6 yeas, 3 nays Official minutes,p. 6
  • Passed Budget
    Fiscal Year 2027 General Fund appropriation order line item A5 for City Clerk, Salaries The council voted to reject line item A5 for City Clerk, Salaries.
    6–3 6 yeas, 3 nays Official minutes,p. 6
  • Passed Budget
    Fiscal Year 2027 General Fund appropriation order line item A6 for City Clerk, Expenses The council voted to reject line item A6 for City Clerk, Expenses.
    7–2 7 yeas, 2 nays Official minutes,p. 6
  • Passed Budget
    Fiscal Year 2027 General Fund appropriation order line item A7 for Elections, Salaries The council voted to reject line item A7 for Elections, Salaries.
    6–3 6 yeas, 3 nays Official minutes,p. 7
  • Passed Budget
    Fiscal Year 2027 General Fund appropriation order line item A8 for Elections, Expenses The council voted to reject line item A8 for Elections, Expenses.
    Not recorded Official minutes,p. 7
  • Passed Budget
    Fiscal Year 2027 General Fund appropriation order line item A9 for Veterans' Benefits, Salaries The council voted to reject line item A9 for Veterans' Benefits, Salaries.
    Not recorded Official minutes,p. 7
  • Passed Budget
    Fiscal Year 2027 General Fund appropriation order line item A10 for Veterans' Benefits, Expenses The council voted to reject line item A10 for Veterans' Benefits, Expenses.
    Not recorded Official minutes,p. 7
  • Passed Budget
    Fiscal Year 2027 General Fund appropriation order line item B1 for Administrative Services, Salaries The council voted to reject line item B1 for Administrative Services, Salaries.
    Not recorded Official minutes,p. 7
Other business1
  • Passed Other
    Vote of no confidence on Director of Financial Services Emily Arpke The council voted to adopt a vote of no confidence on Emily Arpke, Director of Financial Services.
    6–3 6 yeas, 3 nays Official minutes,p. 6