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Residents urge Riviera Beach council to prioritize water, transparency and community engagement
Summary
At the March 19 meeting residents pressed the council on long-running water problems, asked for clearer public communication and urged investment in mental-health supports and community programs.
Residents used the March 19 public-comment period to press the newly seated Riviera Beach City Council on long-running problems with drinking water, demand greater transparency from city government, and request more outreach and mental-health supports.
Why it matters: water quality and communication were recurring themes; residents said those issues affect daily life and trust in municipal government.
Key public comments:
- Cindy March (public commenter): “I hope our number one priority is to clean water here in the city of Rivera Beach. If we have any obstacles with the water, let’s be transparent.” She told the council that water…
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