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Hastings mayor delivers ‘‘state of the city’’ address, prioritizes budget discipline, housing growth and accessibility
Summary
In his first 80 days, the mayor told the council he has directed budget reviews that he says saved about $350,000, proposed steady population growth and prioritized streamlined permitting, accountability and accessibility for residents.
The mayor delivered a State of the City address to the Hastings City Council, outlining priorities the administration will pursue during the first four years, including budget reductions, housing growth, streamlined permitting and increased accessibility to city leadership and staff.
The mayor framed the remarks as a transparency initiative and said he has spent his first 80 days meeting staff, boards and citizens to learn city operations. He told the council, "I promised everybody during my campaign that I would be very transparent with the citizen" and said he intends to give citizens a clear view…
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