Residents urge transparency, technical studies for Chavez–Longway site
Oct 8, 2026
Several public commenters told commissioners they want geotechnical, traffic and stormwater studies and better public notice before a proposed project near Chavez and Robert T. Longway proceeds; speakers said earlier meetings lacked public access and petition drives are underway.
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Multiple residents used the public-comment period to press the county for more information and public engagement about a proposed site near Chavez and Robert T. Longway. A frequent commenter identified in the record as Sister Taylor said she had repeatedly asked for geotechnical and traffic-impact reports and an erosion-control plan and said a meeting "downstairs" had excluded the public and was not recorded. "Environmental site assessment was a phase 1. If needed, phase 2 performed," she said, and asked the board to share studies with the community.
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