Half Moon Bay City Council Work Session on Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Priorities - February 14, 2026
Half Moon Bay City Council Work Session on Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Priorities - February 14, 2026
The Half Moon Bay City Council held a work session on February 14, 2026, to discuss and establish priorities for the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget. The session, conducted under the Brown Act, was intended to gather information and hear from the community. Public comments were received during the session, with a deadline of March 10, 2026, for additional written comments to be included in the record.
Public Comments & Testimony
- David Globe (speaker) opposed the city's contract with Flock Safety, a company that provides automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras. He stated that he had previously spoken in opposition to the program. Globe alleged that Flock Safety has shared data with ICE and the Border Patrol, contrary to earlier assurances of data security. He also noted that Flock Safety is owned by Peter Thiel, principal of Palantir, and characterized some of the company's actions as “illegal.” He urged the council to be aware of these circumstances and to take action.
Discussion Items
- The council reviewed collected information and began establishing fiscal priorities for 2026-2027. Council member Paul Nagengast was introduced. The session was framed as an opportunity to compare current city efforts with community priorities.
Key Outcomes
- No votes or decisions were taken during the work session. The council will continue to accept public comments until March 10, 2026, which will be incorporated into the information for finalizing budget priorities.
Meeting Transcript
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