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Residents push Escondido council for Measure I benchmarks and Grape Day Park construction timeline ahead of September festival
Summary
Speakers urged the council to define measurable outcomes for Measure I spending and asked for a clear construction schedule for Grape Day Park to inform planning for the Sept. 13 festival; the council said the Citizens Oversight Committee would begin Aug. 6 and staff would supply scheduling information.
Residents raised questions during public comment about how Measure I funds will be prioritized and whether the planned Grape Day Park renovation will disrupt the city's signature festival.
Greg Oliver, a resident active on Measure I oversight questions, said voters endorsed Measure I with specific elements including homelessness, parks and infrastructure, and public safety. He urged the council to provide a "clear, specific vision" and tangible benchmarks for…
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