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Candidates address homeowner complaints about construction quality, sinking sidewalks and road maintenance
Summary
Forum candidates acknowledged resident concerns about subdivision sinkage and stressed inspection, prioritization and budgeting as remedies while noting limits on the council’s direct authority over staff.
Residents at the Meet the Candidates forum raised complaints that permit and impact fees have not translated into adequate oversight of new construction, producing problems such as sinking sidewalks and damaged driveways. Candidates said the city must improve inspection and prioritization while explaining the limits of council authority.
Spencer Peck, a contractor and council candidate, called for citizens to report problems and for council members to work with the responsible departments to put affected streets on repair lists. “If we have roads that are in…
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