Public commenters press board on district HQ costs, data transparency and process
During public comment, speakers urged the board to reconsider a costly headquarters build versus renovation, asked for dashboard methodology aligned with state data, and expressed concerns about board transparency and governance around goal-setting.
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Multiple public commenters used general public comment to raise substantive concerns after the agenda items. Emily Hours presented a cost comparison suggesting the district could purchase and renovate existing downtown office space at a far lower net cost than a new headquarters at 925 East 9th Street; she urged the board to prioritize dilapidated school buildings and playgrounds.
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