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Public commenters urge NAACP accounting, later meetings, oppose Big Blue sale and press for housing changes
Summary
During public comment, residents asked the council to require an NAACP presentation and audit of contract work, urged the CRA to hold evening meetings for broader participation, criticized a proposed $400 million police station and called for more 'missing middle' housing options in East Tampa.
Multiple members of the public took the podium to raise separate but related policy concerns. John Green urged the city to require the local NAACP chapter — a city contractor for training and outreach — to make a full presentation summarizing work completed, financials and subcontracting; Green said taxpayers deserve a public accounting. Later speakers voiced similar calls…
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