Republican leaders told reporters the transportation bond bill requires a three-fifths majority (59 House votes) and said Democrats have the votes to pass it without Republican support; they argued bonding for routine maintenance is unwise and listed transportation needs and disagreements over bond policy.

A DA Davidson final report showed $7.5 million in defeased bond funds and an estimated $9.33 million in taxpayer savings through 2038. The board discussed drafting a policy to return excess bond funds to taxpayers, with a proposed 10% threshold and a one-year post-completion waiting period; two routine motions were approved 5-0.

City CFO presented proposed updates to 119 financial policies to align debt metrics with current rating criteria, preserve credit rating, and allow more flexible timing and sizing for general obligation bond elections (targeting ~90% completion before new elections, with off‑cycle exceptions). Council asked for alternate language and further work.