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Change Center founder says city offered limited support for grand opening and alleges political bias; councilors respond
Summary
A Forest Park business owner and city employee said the city provided little outreach or official recognition for his organization’s grand opening and alleged some staff opposed support because he intends to run for office. Council members and the city manager acknowledged the comments and said staff would follow up.
Thomas, the founder of the Change Center and a Forest Park employee, used the public-comment period to thank supporters and to criticize the level of city assistance his organization received for a March 2 grand opening. He told the council he expected city outreach similar to other business openings — including photography and promotion on official social media — but said the city did not provide that assistance until a council member intervened.
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