Summary
Spadafore gave a history sendoff: 300 people have served since 1859, and the new building puts the council chamber on the ground floor — 'democracy is coming back down to the ground floor.'
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
On budget; property transfers to Beitler Group 60 days after last staff vacate.
Residents visiting the new accessible first-floor chamber.
Residents like Loretta Stanaway who feel unsafe walking to parking at the new location after dark.
Mentions & discussions (5)
City Council - Oct 26, 2026
Spadafore gave a history sendoff: 300 people have served since 1859, and the new building puts the council chamber on the ground floor — 'democracy is coming back down to the ground floor.'
Committee of the Whole - Oct 12, 2026
Council meetings will move to the David C. Hollister City Hall at 425 S. Grand Avenue starting in December, with November 16 the last meeting in the current building. A resident raised safety concerns about walking to parking at night at the new site.
Board of Public Service - Sep 10, 2026
Director Andrew Kilpatrick updated the board on ongoing construction projects, the planned City Hall move, grant projects, and new street markings.
Committee of the Whole - Jul 27, 2026
City Hall moves in October, on time and on budget. The old City Hall's $2.78 million sale to a hotel-restaurant developer is still on, with the buyer reaffirmed as committed.
Committee of the Whole - Feb 9, 2026
The new City Hall is on schedule and budget, with staff moving in late Q3/early Q4 2026; departments move in phases, courts and police stay until early 2027, and the old City Hall then goes to the Beitler Group for redevelopment.
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