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Resident urges commission to drop $7.2M tunnel project, cites FOIA budget shortfalls
Summary
During public comment, resident Jacob Cooper presented FOIA documents alleging the proposed tunnel project has budget shortfalls and urged the commission to abandon the plan and prioritize existing infrastructure maintenance.
During general public comment at the Nov. 17 meeting, resident Jacob Cooper delivered a detailed critique of the proposed tunnel project, saying FOIA-obtained budget documents show the city faces significant shortfalls if it proceeds.
Cooper told the commission the project was expected to be funded by a $3.5 million state earmark and a $3 million federal earmark (totaling $6.5 million), but said FOIA budget materials…
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