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Residents press commission for clarity on downtown plan and transparency at public comments
Summary
During public comment residents asked the commission to clarify a rumored downtown plan and to address perceived misinformation; speakers requested clearer timelines, posted updates on projects and accountability for any materials circulated by the mayor or staff.
At the public‑comment portion of the Feb. 24 City Commission meeting, multiple residents urged clearer communication and transparency about proposals they said were circulating online and in the city newsletter.
What residents said: Bill Lester and other speakers asked the commission to revise the sign code to reduce repeated waiver requests and to make information about development plans clearer. A resident pointed to an image published in the city’s 2025 newsletter and…
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