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Resident presses for transparency as Millersville council outlines 2026 policy brainstorming
Summary
A resident raised concerns that committee minutes were eliminated and public input reduced; council responded that minutes were retained and described a new liaison format while the body brainstormed priorities including native gardens, data centers, shade trees, accessory dwelling units and university partnerships.
During the public comment period resident Linda Balil told the council she was "a little bit confused" about recent changes that dissolved committees and removed separate committee minutes, saying the change reduced public review and interaction. She asked how work previously done in committees would be accomplished and whether the earlier 6 p.m. start time would discourage citizen participation.
Council President responded that "Meeting minutes have not been eliminated" and explained that committee work will still be done but distributed among council…
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