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Mount Vernon council to vote on street‑closure request for neighborhood Wakanda celebration after resident split
Summary
Councilmembers debated whether to permit a block‑level Wakanda celebration after residents and adjacent neighbors expressed conflicting views. Organizers said they plan for 400–450 attendees; council scheduled the item for a Wednesday vote after noting parking and safety concerns and presenting alternatives including school or park venues.
City council members debated an ordinance request to authorize a street closure for a neighborhood Wakanda celebration after residents and neighbors provided conflicting feedback during a work session.
The agenda item listed Rose Longiza as the applicant for the Wakanda celebration scheduled for Saturday, Aug.…
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