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Small‑church leader and outreach pastor urge relief and city help on wastewater fees and homelessness services

Burlington City Council · February 17, 2026
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During public comment, Jack Brewer of Fellowship Baptist asked the council for relief from proposed wastewater/runoff increases affecting small churches; Pastor Jim Cakes described expansion plans for the West Side Project, a food‑rescue and homeless‑services program, and asked the city to meet about property and support.

BURLINGTON — Two members of the community used the Feb. 17 public‑comment period to press the city on separate but related community supports: one asked for relief from rising wastewater/runoff charges for a small church, and another outlined nonprofit efforts to feed and house residents experiencing homelessness and requested city help securing property.

Jack Brewer, representing Fellowship Baptist Church on Maple Avenue, said the congregation…

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