A new police training facility, greater investment in the library system, road improvements and preparation for a Trump presidency: There was no unifying theme among the seven presentations from the seven councilors, and they did not even sit at the same table.
Each of them laid down an array of priorities during the annual budget retreat on Dec. 17, marking the unofficial start of the yearly marathon to build a budget that funds all city operations and staff.
“I think we can take all the things that every single councilor brought to the surface. I think we could support them with our budget,” Councilor Bill Mattiace said…