City Council File
The official record for a proposed city action, motion, ordinance, report, or vote.
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Civic glossary
Plain-English definitions for city government terms residents see in meetings, ballots, budgets, and reports.
Committee
A smaller group of officials that reviews policy before it reaches the full council or board.
Public Comment
A formal way residents can speak on agenda items or general civic concerns.
Controller
The city official responsible for audits, financial oversight, payroll data, and transparency tools.
Ordinance
A local law passed by city council and signed or allowed by the mayor.
Service Request
A resident report asking the city to fix or address a local problem.