Discussion and action on a motion from City Council on June 9, 2026, directing the City Manager and City Attorney to develop a policy that will safeguard taxpayers from covering public safety and venue costs when candidates choose to visit the city while on the campaign trail. The policy should include an upfront deposit that will cover the projected cost of the event. It is requested that this po

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Discussion and action on a motion from City Council on June 9, 2026, directing the City Manager and City Attorney to develop a policy that will safeguard taxpayers from covering public safety and venue costs when candidates choose to visit the city while on the campaign trail. The policy should include an upfront deposit that will cover the projected cost of the event. It is requested that this policy be brought to the council within 60 days.

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.1/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.