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Residents submit special-assessment petition and raise local concerns during Hillsdale council public comment
Summary
During public comment at the Feb. 2 meeting, residents including Jill Hardway submitted a special-assessment-district petition; speakers raised committee attendance and Open Meetings Act concerns. City Manager reported a Marshalls opening and tax deadlines.
Several residents addressed the Hillsdale City Council during the public-comment period on Feb. 2, submitting concerns and formal paperwork for council consideration.
Jill Hardway of Ward 2 formally submitted a special-assessment-district petition packet to the council. Other commenters listed in the minutes included Lance Lashaway, Jake McLain and Russell Picek. Council discussion following public comment included questions about committee meetings, council attendance and compliance with the Open Meetings Act.
City Manager David Mackie provided administrative updates: a Marshalls store is scheduled to open in March 2026 and 2025 winter taxes are due Feb. 17, 2026. The council held a moment of silence for Eric Pressler; a memorial service is scheduled for Feb. 22, 2026, 2:00-5:00 p.m. at Van Hom Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale.
The council adjourned at 9:23 p.m.
