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Resident alleges councilmember influence in red-curb changes; councilor says change addressed safety
Summary
A Caldwell resident told the council that red‑curb painting near several intersections benefited one councilmember and was ordered without traffic study or community input. The councilmember who lives nearby said the change responded to safety complaints and was suggested after staff review.
A Caldwell resident told the City Council on April 21 that newly painted red curbs at several residential intersections appeared to be ordered to benefit a councilmember and lacked formal justification.
Christopher Lane Blackmer said, during the meeting’s public comment period, that a public‑records request showed a council member personally initiated a request to paint red curbs at the corners of Bridal Avenue &…
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