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Residents raise concerns about Axon ties, recycling center fees and blasting; Declan Donahue Foundation to build playground

High Point City Council · February 16, 2026
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Summary

During public comment at the Jan. 27 High Point City Council meeting, residents urged reconsideration of an Axon contract, criticized recycling‑center fee structures, reported foundation cracks they attribute to nearby blasting, and the Declan Donahue Foundation announced a new playground at North Overlook Park.

Several High Point residents used the Jan. 27 public‑comment period to raise concerns about city contracts, local services and nearby development, and a nonprofit announced a new park project.

Sean McElroy told the council he was addressing 'contract C3, Axon Enterprises' and said, citing a media report, 'It was recently reported in, Forbes Magazine that Axon accepted seed capital from 1 mister Jeffrey Epstein.' He asked the council to reconsider the contract and to consider alternative vendors; no city…

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