Dawn Roden
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 7
- Total speaking time
- 21:39
- Avg per meeting
- 3:06
- Segments
- 243
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Top issues during term (13)(Budget)
Park closures and the Community Services and Parks Fee referendum
New fees would cost households about $19.65 a month combined, while the public safety fee drops from $17 to $10.
Summer reading and youth programs
No direct cost — the printer and materials were donated.
City Debt and Structural Budget Deficit
About $5 million in URA debt constrains the general fund; URA payments to the general fund climb from ~$200,000/year to $575,000 by FY2030.
Potential closure of library, museum, and parks
The city is pulling apart the adopted budget; rolling back the fee leaves roughly $220,000 in contingency versus the ~$1 million expected, and even if the fee survives, about $500,000 in revenue may be lost.
FY 2025-26 Budget Adjustments and Supplemental Budget
Covers unbudgeted audit and filing expenses using surplus tax revenues.
Possible cancellation of the holiday lights display
About $35,000 is at stake — roughly the size of the grant that reopened parts of the parks.
Community Services and Parks sustainability
The broader funding proposal under discussion (a $19.65 monthly fee previously raised by the sustainability committee) would affect residents' utility bills if adopted.
Deferred Park Maintenance and Parks Funding Gap
About a $130,000 (~26%) increase in parks spending, funded substantially by the new fee.
park reopening funding
The city gets the park back for $30K in grant money instead of covering the reopening cost from its own budget.
park closures funding dispute
Closing parks might save the city some operating cash now, but residents lose free recreation and the city could face bigger maintenance or reputation costs later.
park budget cuts
The move may trim city maintenance and liability costs, but it takes a public asset out of service.
park funding grant
The $30K grant offsets some reopening costs, so local taxpayers may not have to cover that portion.
closures due to funding shortfall
The city may save on operating costs, but residents lose low-cost public amenities and may face new expenses or reduced local activity.
Decisions during term (18)
Recorded while Roden was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Resolution 26-1660 — Budget Amendment for Streetlight Project
Resolution 26-1655 — Budget Adjustment / Appropriation Transfers
Resolution 26-1658 — Supplemental Budget for Tourism and Events Fund
Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-02 (Budget Amendments)
Budget Adoption, FY 2026-27 (Resolution No. 2026-01)
Resolution No. 26-1654: Adopting FY 2026-27 Budget
Resolution #26-1652: FY 2025-26 Budget Adjustments
Budget Amendment: Shift Capital Expenses to Contingency
Approval of FY 2026-2027 Budget as Amended
Approval of FY 2026-27 City Budget
Approval of Independence Urban Renewal Agency Budget, FY 2026-27
Election of Budget Committee Chair
Approval of 2025 Budget Committee and Roundtable Minutes
Approval of FY 2026-2027 Budget / Continuation to April 29
Resolution 26-1650: budget adjustment
Adopt 2026-27 Urban Renewal Agency Budget Calendar, Appoint Budget Officer
Appointment of Budget Officer and Adoption of Budget Calendar
Proposed Resolution 26-1645: Budget Adjustment for Public Works
Voting record (17)(Budget)
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approve Resolution No. 26-1660 to amend the fiscal year 2026-27 Adopted Budget as proposed
Resolution 26-1655 — Budget Adjustment / Appropriation Transfers
Resolution 26-1658 — Supplemental Budget for Tourism and Events Fund
Resolution No. 26-1654: Adopting FY 2026-27 Budget
Opposed adding fees without a public vote.
approve Resolution No. 2026-01, a resolution adopting the Independence Urban Renewal Agency budget for fiscal year 2026-27 in the sum of $1,611,592, to approve appropriations in the amount of $1,611,5
Budget Adoption, FY 2026-27 (Resolution No. 2026-01)
Councilor Corr moved to approve Resolution No. 26-1654, a resolution adopting the City of Independence budget for fiscal year 2026-27 in the sum of $51,892,822; to approve appropriations in the amount
award the construction contract to HP Civil, Inc. in the amount of $13,070,593.72 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract and any change orders within the approved budget.
approve Resolution No. 26-1652 to amend the fiscal year 2025-26 Adopted Budget in accordance with the above-noted recommendations
Resolution #26-1652: FY 2025-26 Budget Adjustments
I don't agree with everything everybody said about the changes in our legal fees and legal status. But I think we have to vote yes on this because it's a bill we have to pay.
Budget Amendment: Shift Capital Expenses to Contingency
Approval of FY 2026-2027 Budget as Amended
She argued voters rejected the levy and the fee contradicts their will; the library can be maintained at current levels without the fee.