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Residents urge Otsego council to hold public forum on EDA decisions and tax impacts

City of Otsego City Council · October 28, 2025
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Summary

A resident asked the City of Otsego to hold a forum where residents can ask questions and receive direct answers about Economic Development Authority (EDA) decisions, tax changes and other city actions. Several councilmembers said they support the idea but want more staff information before scheduling.

During the Oct. 27 open forum, resident Mary Barthelemy said many residents felt frustrated and unclear about recent decisions that went to the Economic Development Authority rather than the council. "I thought that part of talking meant you ask a question and you get a reply," Barthelemy said. She asked for a public forum where residents could ask questions and receive…

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