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Resident tells commission Pere Marquette boardwalk is inaccessible, criticizes city’s handling of disabled access
Summary
A caller identified as a NAMS neighborhood resident told the commission the Pere Marquette boardwalk is impassable for wheelchair users and accused the city of reducing accessibility while expanding paid parking; staff did not respond during the call beyond thanking the caller.
During general public comment a Muskegon resident called to complain about accessibility at Pere Marquette and Kruesi Park, saying the city has decided not to restore access and that the boardwalk is hazardous for wheelchair users.
The exchange matters because it raises concerns about access to public waterfront facilities for people with disabilities and…
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