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Multiple speakers urge Plano council to oppose DART funding cuts; council took no action
Summary
More than a dozen public speakers urged the council to oppose cuts to Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) funding and to press state lawmakers against bills that would reduce regional transit funding; the comments were part of the public-interest portion of the meeting and prompted no immediate council action.
At the March 25 Plano City Council meeting, several residents and regional advocates urged city leaders to oppose proposed reductions to Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) funding and to lobby state lawmakers to preserve transit resources.
Jessica Berner, speaking by Zoom, told the council "I just wanted to voice my support for DART funding. It is enormously impactful for everyone who lives in Dallas and DFW," and warned that budget cuts ahead of major regional events could create reputational problems.…
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