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Residents urge council on ADA hearing access, term limits and stronger ordinance enforcement

Blowing Rock Town Council · November 12, 2025
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Summary

Public comments included a call for improved ADA accommodations for hearing-impaired residents, a recommendation for traffic concurrency studies on certain permits, and a plea for consistent enforcement of local ordinances to preserve town character.

At the start of public comment, resident Frank Irizarry described his "severe, profound hearing loss" and urged the council to provide auxiliary aids and better camera/AV arrangements because the current camera setup does not allow hearing-impaired residents to see speakers clearly. Irizarry cited Title II of the Americans with Disabilities…

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