Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Public Comment topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Residents challenge $8 million pedestrian bridge placement and raise free-speech concerns about Mayor's night out
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 would not improve child safety and urged council members to prioritize projects that serve their constituents rather than political aims.
Ken Rosick criticized Mayor's night out, alleging residents from his 6th District were not allowed to ask questions on the Briar East Woods project and accusing staff of selectively allowing questions. Rosick also alleged that recorded footage from a previous large public meeting had been destroyed after a former chief of staff, Scott Miller, said he would edit and post the footage; Rosick called the pattern “taxation without representation” and said written questions were cherry picked.
Council did not rebut the public commenters during the session; members said they would be available to speak with commenters after the meeting.
