Affordable housing ballot ask for 2027
Summary
The city commission is weighing a November 2027 ballot ask focused on housing, with possible additions like a West Side library, mental health crisis response and a fourth fire station. The board may be asked for input as ballot language takes shape in early 2027.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
A voter-approved bond could fund housing and other community needs; dollar amounts were not discussed.
Residents facing housing affordability challenges, if the measure passes.
Taxpayers who would fund the new bond or levy.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Inter-Neighborhood Council - Oct 8, 2026
The Commission picked affordable housing — a bond or levy — as its one big ask for the November 2027 ballot, after a similar 2018 measure failed for lacking a spending plan. Fischer promised a clear plan before asking voters again.
Economic Vitality Board - Oct 7, 2026
The city commission is weighing a November 2027 ballot ask focused on housing, with possible additions like a West Side library, mental health crisis response and a fourth fire station. The board may be asked for input as ballot language takes shape in early 2027.
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