Administrative Hearings Bureau

Questioned whether the new bureau genuinely creates order or is a revenue-gathering arm of government.

Opposed the introduction of Ordinance 16-2026 and asked the commission to table it; later argued the city charter does not forbid the commission from hiring an AHB official.

Called the proposed Administrative Hearings Bureau government overreach and said the city benefits from the fines it would collect.

Commented on the proposed Administrative Hearings Bureau and on Resolution 437 amending water and sewer rates for surrounding municipalities.

Said she supports clean neighborhoods and accountability, but warned that accountability without constitutional protections is government overreach; raised concerns about the appeal bond, hearing officer independence, and the city controlling citation, hearing, and collection.

Argued hearing officers should be appointed by the commission, not the city manager, vetted in public meetings; asked for cost figures and wanted candidates required to have constitutional law background.