Redlands City Council explores potential 2026 tax measures to support public safety services
Options included a warehouse tax and revising the city’s paramedic parcel tax.
The approval funds staffing, structured activities and supports academic and wellness programs.
Board pulls parent notification policy pending state review, delays vote on revised library book rules and approves flag ban amid emotional public debate.
Policy limits displays to U.S., California, and military flags, with narrow exceptions
Board split 3-2 as members call for definitions, rubric, and compromise approach
Policy aimed at expanding parent notifications pulled after California Attorney General begins review; scrutiny tied to Redlands Unified’s federal consent judgment.
Agenda includes updates to library materials complaint procedures, approval of a new flag display policy and contract negotiations.
The draft policy would require staff to alert parents about student record changes, injuries and mental health concerns.
The 2025-26 budget shows steady reserves but projects deficit spending.
Board cuts speaking time, passes revised book removal process and flag rules despite overwhelming opposition from students, parents and teachers
Calls for recommitment follow reports of racism, but board members cite concerns over language and unity
DOJ claims CIF rule violates U.S. Constitution; California pushes back
District praised for reforms, but struggles with backlog of complaints
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