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Neighbors and stakeholders urge council to delay polyclinic purchase for Crisis Care Clinic; council defers action
Summary
Multiple neighbors, community leaders and a real‑estate attorney urged the council to delay or reconsider the proposed purchase of the Capitol Hill polyclinic site for a Crisis Care Clinic, citing transparency, acquisition‑fee concerns and that the site is adjacent to nightlife. The council agreed to defer action until Oct. 7.
Several members of the public told the County Council on Tuesday the proposed purchase of the Capitol Hill polyclinic building for a county‑run Crisis Care Clinic raised transparency, fiscal and siting concerns and asked the council to delay any purchase decision.
Speakers in chambers and online included neighbors and a former real‑estate attorney who reviewed the county’s purchase‑and‑sale materials. Alan Axelrod told the council that GT Capital was set to receive an $11.5 million…
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