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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Burton public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
250th Anniversary Banner Poles
Councilmen Heffner and Johns pitched a June 14 Flag Day celebration with an ice cream social, flag etiquette and kids' activities, funded by a state America 250 grant under $5,000. It goes back on the next agenda.
New city website launch
IT Director Ryan Bertram reported the new city website is in final content migration checks, with department head training scheduled before launch. Resident notification features will be built into the new site.
Council Vice President Gary Wines resigns
Wines resigned effective immediately because his family outgrew its home and couldn't find a replacement within Burton. The council will need to fill his seat, likely at a future meeting.
2026 Property Assessment Notices and 2.7% Inflation Multiplier
Assessment notices are out. Under Proposal A, the state set the 2026 inflation multiplier at 2.7% — it's not a tax bill, and the assessor's office will answer questions.
Budget workshop dates set for May
The finance chair proposed budget meeting dates running about two and a half weeks, May 4-20, and asked council to flag conflicts.