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Rebecca Johnson disability retirement waiver

Two city employees injured on the job missed the 18-month window to file for accidental disability retirement. The committee approved a waiver for Rebecca Johnson so the Retirement Board can hear her case, and continued the similar request from Jessica Nunez.

2 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 8, 2026

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City deposits in community banks

A resolution encouraging the city to deposit its funds in community banks that reinvest locally, supporting residents and small businesses.

1 mentionLast discussed Sep 29, 2026