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Residents urge using food-and-beverage funds for splash pad; raise regional hospital concerns
Summary
Public commenters asked the council to use food-and-beverage tax revenues for a splash pad and asked the town to coordinate regionally on looming Medicaid cuts that may affect local hospitals; clerk-treasurer provided account figures and staff offered to share the town's emergency plan.
During public comment at the July 22 Maryville Town Council meeting, residents urged the council to use food-and-beverage tax revenues for recreational projects such as a splash pad and asked the town to engage on regional health-care threats linked to proposed Medicaid reductions. Resident Darienne Collins said the town has $1,900,000 in food-and-beverage tax money and urged officials to pursue partnerships with utilities to develop a splash pad at Hidden…
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