Summary
A resident again urged the council not to spend money on citywide mosquito spraying, saying the chemical makes her ill, and asked to be told when the topic will be discussed.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed May 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
The spraying program would be a city budget expense; no figure was given.
Residents who prefer individual, non-toxic mosquito control and those sensitive to the spray.
If spraying proceeds, residents like Ms. Benn who report health effects from the product.
Mentions & discussions (5)
City Council - May 5, 2026
Voters turned down the mosquito abatement renewal on April 6, and council agreed to zero out the $185,000 line, sending the money back to the general fund. Some members noted residents loved the service and worry complaints are coming this summer.
City Council - May 4, 2026
Residents praised the council's April decision not to spray pesticide for mosquitoes, and Dr. Melinda Benn walked through larvicide dunks and granules residents can use on their own property instead.
City Council - Apr 6, 2026
The council voted down the $156,700 renewal with APM Mosquito Control after residents raised health, transparency, and opt-out enforcement concerns. The program will not spray in 2026 unless the council revives it.
City Council - Feb 19, 2026
A resident again urged the council not to spend money on citywide mosquito spraying, saying the chemical makes her ill, and asked to be told when the topic will be discussed.
City Council - Jan 22, 2026
The city sprayed for mosquitoes last year as a one-year pilot. A resident says the pesticide made her seriously ill; the council will decide funding and whether to continue when budget talks start in May.
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