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Residents and council clash over proposed slaughterhouse; public hearing continued
Summary
Neighbors and community groups opposed a small‑scale map amendment that would allow a live‑animal slaughter facility near homes and schools; council continued the hearing to Nov. 25 after hours of testimony.
A proposed small‑scale land‑use amendment to allow a live‑animal slaughter facility in a primarily residential part of Jacksonville drew sustained public opposition on Oct. 14, and the council continued the matter to Nov. 25 for further consideration.
Why it matters: Residents and neighborhood associations argued the plan would bring incompatible industrial activity into a residential area, raise public‑health and odor concerns, and change the neighborhood’s character. Supporters of the…
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