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Speakers urge community‑led investment for Sale Road; city says taxpayer funds cannot be used to run businesses
Summary
During council remarks, a speaker urged residents to organize capital and reopen businesses on Sale Road, and said the city cannot use taxpayer money to invest directly in private businesses; the discussion focused on community action and the city's limited role.
A speaker at the Phenix City meeting urged residents and neighborhood groups to raise private capital to reestablish businesses along Sale Road and other commercial corridors, saying the city cannot use taxpayer money to run or fully fund private businesses.
“Why don't you get a group of people, raise the capital, and start doing businesses on Sale Road? The city cannot use taxpayer monies to invest in businesses because guess…
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