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Residents challenge $8 million pedestrian bridge placement and raise free-speech concerns about Mayor's night out
Hammond Common Council · January 27, 2026
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Summary
During public expression, Mary Schoen questioned spending for a pedestrian bridge she called 'in the wrong location' and Ken Rosick criticized Mayor's night out and claimed residents from his district were not allowed to ask questions; both urged the council to prioritize constituent interests.
Two residents used the public-comment period to challenge city priorities and public-engagement practices.
Mary Schoen asked how the city could spend $8,000,000 for a pedestrian bridge “in the wrong location,” saying a bridge far from school crossing points…
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