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Residents press Norwich council on taxes, housing affordability, sidewalks and civility
Summary
During public comment at the Nov. 17 meeting, multiple residents urged the council to address property taxes and housing affordability, expand sidewalk access for mobility‑impaired residents, and foster more civil public discourse following a contentious election period.
Several Norwich residents used the open comment period at the Nov. 17 city council meeting to press officials on taxes and housing affordability, call for a larger sidewalk program to improve pedestrian accessibility, and urge elected leaders to moderate their rhetoric after a heated election.
David Addis opened with a blistering critique of the election results, calling recent contests “a farce” and saying he did not trust the council. The chair reminded speakers to avoid personal attacks and asked commenters to focus on city issues. Dr. Heller Campos, a family physician, urged unity and civility after the election and thanked outgoing and incoming officials for…
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