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Council splits 4‑3 to appoint Maureen Hopkins to Planning Board amid public concern about ward representation
Summary
After public comment and extended council debate over ward representation and associate vs. full membership, the council voted 4‑3 to appoint Maureen Hopkins to a planning board seat. The decision drew objections from residents and some councilors who said the move would leave Ward 5 without a dedicated representative.
The council voted to appoint Maureen Hopkins to the planning board in a 4‑3 roll call after a lengthy public comment period and council debate focused on geographic representation and the distinction between associate and full planning board members.
At the meeting several residents from Ward 5 and other neighborhoods urged the council to prioritize geographic balance. Dave Trask, an applicant who sought the seat, attempted to address the council but was cut off by procedure after challenging the process; Dina Chapman and Anita Chapman of Ward 5 said replacing an…
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