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Residents press council on tax relief, transparency and unfinished Dysart Road work
Summary
During public comment two residents urged greater transparency on industrial park revenues and questioned the pace and quality of Dysart Road repairs; council did not take immediate fiscal action but noted concerns for staff follow‑up.
Two residents used the public comment period at the Feb. 18 El Mirage council meeting to press officials for more information about city finances and local road projects.
Jeff Lock told the council he believed the city had substantial reserves and suggested waiving some property taxes; he asked for clearer information about how revenue from the new industrial park would be shared with residents. "We've got $96,000,000," Lock said during his remarks, adding that residents have not been told how much the industrial park brings into city coffers.
Philip Bynum raised safety and timing concerns about Dysart Road work and asked whether the 1,200 jobs figure cited in the mayor's presentation covered an eight‑year span; he urged the city to ensure growth benefits all neighborhoods and to improve road repair quality in older sections of El Mirage.
Councilmembers acknowledged the concerns, noted staff follow‑up options (respond to criticism, direct staff to review or put the matter on a future agenda), and said the city would provide avenues for residents to receive updates. No formal council action on taxes or road contracts took place during the meeting.
