Remarks by Demetrius Petrow
6 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 1 of 1
- Play at 8:16
“Thank you, Mayor. Before we vote on one of the most significant agenda throughout this year is the budget. I want to ask a question. fiscal year to 26, 27, how much the budget has increased in percentage and in number as far as this discussion goes. I would like to have that on the record.”
City Commission Regular Meeting · Sep 24, 2026
- Play at 9:13
“Mm-hmm. Okay. And then as far as the number?”
City Commission Regular Meeting · Sep 24, 2026
- Play at 9:46
“Million approximately include amendments throughout the year of 20. no, this is adopted to.”
City Commission Regular Meeting · Sep 24, 2026
- Play at 9:54
“How much approximately as far as the amendments.”
City Commission Regular Meeting · Sep 24, 2026
- Play at 14:54
“We'll be quick. So, 1 of the tasks of each commissioner or commission as a board is to approve a budget. And I believe it's a state statute correct me from city attorney.”
City Commission Regular Meeting · Sep 24, 2026
- Play at 15:13
“Yes. So it's, it's a state law that we, as a board, we have to adopt a budget. Otherwise. There are some consequences, so the only reason I voted in favor of the item is, you know, this is probably the 1st time ever. We have. Decrease in the budget, I don't know for how many years ago going back, but we have decreased our budget by 2. 5, 6, whatever percent. So just don't want to highlight that and commissioners we do have to do our diligence and study the budget and make recommendations. So this is our job and I just want to say that. City staff did a good job trying to cut. Even though we…”
City Commission Regular Meeting · Sep 24, 2026