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Residents press council on pools, fireworks and social-media posts during public forum
Summary
During public comment residents urged caution on proposals for a town pool, fireworks and drones and asked the council to enforce the town's social media policy after a council member's Facebook posts; commenters cited costs, nearby private pools and the need for better civic engagement methods.
The Town of Lewisville opened its public forum on Feb. 12 to a steady stream of residents concerned about the town's vision and use of social media.
Several residents—including Beautification Committee chair Yvonne Hall and multiple neighbors—urged the council to preserve a "small-town" character and warned against tax increases to fund new amenities such as a municipal pool, fireworks or drone shows. Speakers pointed to nearby YMCAs and private community pools, questioned expected usage and…
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