Alder· 2026-2028
Brittany Hodges
Racine
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 3
- Total speaking time
- 1:07
- Avg per meeting
- 0:22
- Segments
- 9
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Top issues during term (20)
Proposed 2027 City of Racine Budget
The full 2027 budget — including potential property tax impacts — will be worked out in Committee of the Whole before adoption.
2027 Proposed City Budget
The 2027 budget details presented will drive next year's property taxes and city services.
Flock camera system future
Funds are already appropriated in the 2026 budget, so keeping it through year-end costs nothing new.
Settlement discussions in lawsuits against the city
Any settlement amounts will be disclosed when the Finance Committee takes the items up.
Kohl Philanthropies Donation for King Community Center
Fee revenue remains in place; potential municipal contributions could offset costs and reduce rates later.
5th Street Boat Launch pier replacement
The city would cover about $99,000 of the pier replacement if the grant is accepted.
Racine Zoo Funding
About $6.4 million in grant revenue plus roughly $421,000 from student transit contracts.
Election workers and election administration resolution
No cost — it's a statement of policy.
2027 Sewer and Water Rates
City sewer bills flat; suburban customers pay 12.5% more; hazardous waste fees up $1 per household.
Public Health Grant Funding Package
About $1.16 million coming in; only small soft matches on a few grants.
School crossing improvements near Racine Christian School
Minimal cost to the city for paint and labor.
Neighborhood TID Program application window in TID No. 27
Who controls the rules decides who gets up to $10,000 home repair grants in five neighborhood TIDs.
5120 Byrd Avenue surveying and engineering work
Acquisition price depends on negotiation with RUSD; recording costs are $30.
Habitat for Humanity homes
Draws on up to $2 million in HOME funding and $237,572.54 in NSP program income — no new general fund money.
Parking Meter Removal and Digital Parking
About $24,255 to implement (including $12,255 in hardware) plus $12,000 a year for licensing, paid from existing MIS funds.
Curfew and loitering ordinances
Transit funding and regional RYDE service
The city must cover a $314,000 local match but receives $1.25 million in state capital funding plus $10,000 in contract revenue from Yorkville.
Washington Avenue corridor traffic study
Unknown; a traffic study would carry a cost not stated on the agenda.
City Sump Pump Program
No direct cost stated; future recommendations could change sump pump requirements and utility costs.
2027 special assessment rates for 2028 paving projects
Affected property owners face assessments of roughly $6,500 per alley property and up to $350,000 for the Raker Court parcel.
Decisions during term (395)
Recorded while Hodges was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Meeting Minutes (Oct 12, 13, 14)
0974-26: Ad hoc committee on sump pump ordinance
0976-26: Youth non-resident King Center fees
0977-26: Remove all King Community Center fees
0978-26: Move vacant rental/nuisance property manager to Police Department
0979-26: Shift $40,000 to the Racine Zoo
0980-26: Redirect League of Municipalities dues to the Zoo
0982-26: $130,000 license plate reader system for police
0983-26: Sever Ordinances 0006-26 and 0007-26 from budget
0876-26: 2027 City of Racine Budget as amended
0823-26: 2027 Wastewater Operating Budget and CIP
0824-26: 2027 Sewer Service Rates
0825-26: 2027 Household Hazardous Waste Rates
0808-26: 2027 Waterworks Budget and Capital Plan
Approval of Minutes for the September 30, 2026 Meeting
0863-26 Chuck E. Cheese amusement center license renewal (5612 Durand Ave.)
0864-26 New Class B liquor license for Kornerstone Social (2124 Sixteenth St.)
0865-26 Change of agent for Memorial Hall liquor license (72 Seventh St.)
0866-26 Change of agent for Festival Hall liquor license (5 Fifth St.)
0879-26 Appearance of Juliana Moran for new operator's license
Voting record (98)
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