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Heated public comment at Lincoln Heights meeting over JED, Evendale partnership and alleged council misconduct
Summary
Residents used public comment at the Feb. 24 Lincoln Heights council meeting to accuse council members of dishonesty, challenge talks about a Joint Economic Development district (JED) with nearby communities, voice opposition to partnering with Evendale, and demand accountability; meeting decorum broke down and attempts to adjourn failed. The council did not take formal action in response during the meeting.
An extended public-comment period at the Village of Lincoln Heights meeting on Feb. 24 became the forum for a broad set of accusations and demands from residents who said the council has been dishonest and that recent council actions could be overturned.
A speaker identified at the lectern as a village resident accused the council of misrepresenting facts to residents and of illegally removing a council member, citing the village charter’s Sections 209 and 210 regarding vacancies and removals. "Why do we continue to be dishonest to the residents," the…
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