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Resident urges council to prioritize safety over aesthetics, says voices feel ignored
Rancho Santa Margarita City Council · April 8, 2026
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Summary
Jackie Martin told the council she and other residents feel the council listens to a narrow group and prioritizes cosmetic projects over recurring safety issues, citing an intersection where vehicles do donuts at night.
Jackie Martin, speaking during the public‑comment period, told the Rancho Santa Margarita City Council she has returned to council meetings several times with safety concerns and believes some residents’ voices are not being heard.
Martin said she initially learned the limits of the council’s authority…
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