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Resident tells council street-widening plan makes driveway access difficult and alleges intimidation by city workers
Summary
During public comment James Hubbard said planned street widening on Pinehurst hurt accessibility for a family with disabilities and alleged that "2 men with guns and 4 city workers" showed up at his home to intimidate his caregiver.
James Hubbard spoke during the public comment period to raise accessibility concerns about a street-widening plan on Pinehurst. Hubbard said the project's approach to parking and snow clearing has made it difficult for his family to access their driveway and asked why his prior emails to council members had not received replies.
Hubbard also made a serious allegation about law-enforcement and city staff conduct surrounding his household. "I had 2 men with guns and 4 city workers show up at my house to intimidate me," he said, adding that he was not home when the incident occurred and that it involved a caregiver for his 15-year-old daughter who cannot walk or talk. Hubbard asked the council for a response and said he expected someone to follow up.
Council staff did not provide a formal response during the meeting; the council closed public comment and continued with the agenda. The meeting record shows the complaint was made on the public record; the transcript does not include any direct denial or follow-up response during the session.
