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Residents urge action on Bay City Bridge Partners, tolls and fire station repairs during public comment
Summary
Public commenters asked the commission to address safety and access related to ongoing disputes with Bay City Bridge Partners, and urged the city to prioritize repairs to aging fire stations to protect emergency response times.
Several residents used the public‑comment period at the April 21 commission meeting to press the commission on two recurring community concerns: disputes over the privately operated Bay City Bridge Partners tolling and access, and the condition and repair timeline for local fire stations.
Jill Cosley, a resident who identified herself from West Smith Street, urged the commission to keep four fire stations open and to move quickly on repairs, saying the distribution and condition of stations matters for emergency response. “Keeping all 4 stations up and running is essential for the safety of all our people,” she…
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