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Residents allege mailing errors, accuse former manager; commissioners press for better notice
Summary
At the Jan. 28, 2026 Opelika City Commission meeting residents said developer mailings included deceased and nonresident names and alleged ties to a former city manager; staff said the developer handled mailings and staff will follow up and encourage better notice.
During the citizens forum at the Jan. 28, 2026 Opelika City Commission meeting, resident Ryan Dennis said notices for a developer meeting at the Heller Miller Center contained errors, including names of deceased people and addresses for nonresidents. Dennis said the timing and attendee list suggested improper coordination and described the meeting as "an invitation that was not an invitation." He also referenced a separate court matter saying "it's blood on people hands."
City staff responded that the developer handled the mailings and provided a list of recipients. The city attorney…
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