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Veterans urge Gilbert to preserve parking and access near American Legion Post 39 amid Heritage District plan
Summary
Multiple American Legion leaders and veterans told the council that the proposed Ash Street realignment in the Heritage District could remove close accessible parking and impair Post 39's ability to serve veterans. Speakers asked for a town liaison and reconsideration of the plan.
Veterans and American Legion leaders urged the Gilbert Town Council on Oct. 28 to revise the Heritage District Ash Street realignment and preserve nearby accessible parking that they say is essential for American Legion Post 39's services and events.
Michael Bailey, a U.S. Army combat veteran and American Legion Post 39 second vice commander, told the council the post is "a veteran service hub, a lifeline" and said the redevelopment as designed would restrict short-term parking and make attendance harder for veterans with mobility issues. "Accessible parking is not a…
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