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Springbrook gardeners allege mismanagement, hostile caretaker and rotting produce
Summary
Speakers said the Springbrook community garden has had water shutoffs, rotting food and a caretaker who has threatened and excluded residents; speakers asked the council to investigate and consider reassigning garden management.
Two speakers raised concerns about mismanagement and exclusionary practices at the Springbrook community garden during the Aug. 18 public‑comment period, asking the city to investigate access, caretaker conduct and food waste.
Charles Ames, a Springbrook neighborhood resident who said he walks the park daily and reports maintenance issues to 311, told the council he has received reports that the community-garden caretaker has verbally assaulted…
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