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School meals (Res. 260872)

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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 29, 2026.

Public comments (7)

SupportiveDeJ GrahamOct 29, 2026

Alney High student described budget cuts, 15% staff losses, and invited Phillips to see cafeteria food students choose hunger over eating.

CITY COUNCIL — October 29, 2026 · 1:20:24 →
SupportiveDeja HeenOct 29, 2026

Senior and BOLT coach said lunches are unappetizing and asked for better quality, sanitation, and more kitchen staff.

CITY COUNCIL — October 29, 2026 · 1:22:46 →
SupportiveKayla MontgomeryOct 29, 2026

Reported mold in a friend's sandwich and routinely spoiled milk; hasn't eaten school lunch since freshman year.

CITY COUNCIL — October 29, 2026 · 1:24:48 →
SupportiveJose MosesOct 29, 2026

Said cold pizza and limited options push students away from meals they depend on for energy and focus.

CITY COUNCIL — October 29, 2026 · 1:26:25 →
SupportiveKeenan BayOct 29, 2026

Student-athlete described stale cheesesteaks and soggy broccoli before meets and said district quality claims are false.

CITY COUNCIL — October 29, 2026 · 1:27:51 →
SupportiveLynn LandesOct 29, 2026

Supported 260872 but pushed for organic, non-toxic food and warned about plastics and vegan nutrition gaps; urged Republican votes.

CITY COUNCIL — October 29, 2026 · 1:19:46 →
SupportiveDavid JenkinsOct 29, 2026

Framed school meals as a Maslow's-hierarchy issue, claiming school food is subpar even to prison food.

CITY COUNCIL — October 29, 2026 · 1:42:47 →