6.22.2026 City Council

The City Council of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, held a meeting on June 22, 2026, covering a range of topics including recognitions, proclamations, and several procurement-related discussions. Key procurement matters included the approval of a $3,000 expenditure from the public art trust fund for repairs to the Cod and the Mortal Sea sculpture, and the authorization for the city manager to execute a contract renewal with the auditing firm CLA for continued financial audit services. The council also discussed a significant capital improvement project involving phased renovations and upgrades to the municipal building and police station, with an estimated total cost of approximately $58.6 million to be bonded over several years. A work session was proposed for July to review the police station facility updates and gather public feedback. Additionally, the council considered ordinance amendments related to parking meter rates and discussed strategies for community power program communications, including potential mailings to residents. The meeting also addressed housing initiatives, specifically exploring the adoption of pre-approved accessory dwelling unit (ADU) plans to reduce costs for residents. Several appointments to city committees were confirmed, and ongoing efforts to improve audit oversight and financial transparency were highlighted.