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Residents press council on citizens' input process, festival parking and AI for code enforcement
Summary
At Citizens Input, residents complained about changes to how public comments are presented and the city's responsiveness; organizers warned dirt piles from a sewer project could block Rotary Park festival parking, and speakers questioned the city's evaluation of AI and camera detection for code enforcement. City staff said alternative parking was secured and that AI demos were for efficiency, not surveillance.
Multiple residents used the Citizens Input period at the Feb. 18 Cape Coral City Council meeting to raise concerns about public‑comment procedures, festival logistics and the city's exploration of artificial intelligence for operations.
A speaker identifying herself as Lizette criticized the city for failing to respond to resident requests and alleged unequal treatment, saying she felt marginalized and urging transparency and equitable application of rules. Julia Chari, Vice Chair of Take Out the Trash Cape Coral, said changes to how citizens' input is handled—moving the podium near the exit, removing overhead displays and…
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