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Residents press Auburn leaders on communications, downtown activation, code enforcement and Lee Hill roadwork
Summary
At a community conversation, residents asked why city programs are not more visible, urged better two-way communication, pressed for downtown activation and raised concerns about code enforcement and Lee Hill Road capacity; the mayor and staff promised improved outreach and provided timelines for some projects.
Residents at the City of Auburn community conversation pressed elected and senior staff for clearer communication and faster action on neighborhood problems ranging from vacant storefronts and code enforcement to a plan to widen and realign portions of Lee Hill Road.
One longtime resident who said she is a school bus driver asked, "Why don't I know about it?" after hearing about city and school programs she said were not visible in neighborhoods. Mayor (name not specified) acknowledged communication gaps and said the city will make storytelling and outreach a priority this year, naming Jonathan, the city…
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