Public Works general manager Cleon Cawley told council that an approved FY27 budget roughly $7 million below requests forced unfunding of positions and overtime reductions that will slow maintenance, strain frontline crews and could increase future capital costs.

Water Director Keshia Kinney reported Water Fund revenues rose $2.5 million (7.4%) year-over-year; she estimated reduced usage at the Cargill plant could lower City of Dayton customer usage by about 10–15% and system-wide impact by 6–8%, with staff calculating the revenue effect.

City staff presented a balanced FY2027 proposed budget with a 17.8% reserve and outlined a contingency plan that would implement about $3 million in reductions beginning Jan. 1, 2027 if a state homestead-exemption referendum approved in November reduces local property-tax revenue; staff also warned of larger multi-year shortfalls tied to county roll‑downs for services.

Council adopted a resolution opposing Michigan House Bills 5872–5879, with members warning the package could shift taxes to residents, create structural deficits, and force cuts to services unless the state fully compensates local governments.

Building, planning and public‑works leaders told the budget committee staffing cuts and furloughs in the proposed budget would delay permit reviews and inspections, reduce grant work and leave key infrastructure projects underfunded. Staff warned road paving capacity and capital projects will rely on scarce street and enterprise funds.

Waste management company Saver was hit by a cyberattack on the night of 9 April 2026, causing some of its systems to be taken offline. While waste collection continues, Saver faces service restrictions including an inability to answer phone calls and limited access to certain data; a crisis team is working with a cybersecurity firm to investigate the incident. #Saver #saver_nl

At a meeting discussion, a question about declining college enrollment among men prompted a respondent to describe a California service corps larger than the Peace Corps and outline a framework emphasizing service, mentorship and tutoring developed with partners including Richard Reeves and the Institute of Boys and Men.

Commissioners commend past Leadership DeKalb classes for their contributions to community service.

Glasgow City Council is currently being impacted by a cyber incident which is disrupting a number of online services and which may have involved the theft of customer data.

Lawndale School District recognizes South Bay Mission Church for ten years of dedicated service.