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Residents urge council to prioritize streets, question $25 million park plan and other spending
Summary
At the Jan. 6 call to the public, several El Mirage residents urged the council to prioritize basic infrastructure and criticized proposed high-cost projects including a $25 million park, a $100,000 consultant fee and a $26,000 drone show. Speakers requested more public engagement before large expenditures.
El Mirage — During the public-comment portion of the Jan. 6 El Mirage City Council meeting, multiple residents told the council they were worried about the city’s spending priorities and asked officials to focus on street repairs and essential services.
Philip Bynum called attention to a proposed $25 million park reportedly sited in a flood zone and…
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