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Speakers urge pause on EPIC/The Meadow approvals amid reported investigations and governance concerns
Summary
Two public commenters asked Collin Countys commissioners to delay approvals for a proposed development formerly called EPIC City (recently renamed The Meadow), citing an Attorney Generals investigation, alleged securities violations, concerns about tax and governance structures, and a request to refer matters to the State Securities Board.
During the public-comment period, multiple speakers urged county leaders to pause any approvals related to a large proposed development variously referred to as EPIC City, EPIC II and The Meadow until pending investigations and legal questions are resolved.
Barbara Isaacs told the court that Attorney General Ken Paxtons office had investigators reviewing potential violations involving the State Securities Board and Community Capital Partners, a financing entity she said represents EPIC. She urged the court not to approve development items until those investigations conclude.
Lee Moore similarly urged caution and asked commissioners to "uphold the Constitution without compromise," alleging large land purchases through shell companies, use of municipal utility districts to limit oversight, foreign funding through tax-exempt religious institutions and separate governance structures for schools or private arbitration systems. Moore asked commissioners to delay approvals until infrastructure, water, fire protection and policing arrangements are fully evaluated.
Court response and outcome: These statements were made in public comment and the court did not take formal action to pause or refer the matter during the meeting.
Allegations and investigative claims reported here were made by public commenters and were not adjudicated or confirmed in the meeting record.
