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Council creates downtown civic-engagement task force amid heated debate over softball fields and Sugar Sand
Summary
The council voted to form a nine‑member Downtown Civic Engagement Task Force to guide resident input on the government campus and downtown civic core; the decision came amid a vocal push from softball advocates for immediate field upgrades and debate over whether professionals should lead the planning process.
The Boca Raton City Council adopted Resolution 33-2026 on April 14 to create a nine‑member Downtown Civic Engagement Task Force that will gather public input on the future of the civic core area and city‑owned properties, including the city hall and community center sites. Council removed language naming the mayor chair and directed that members be appointed by the council.
The vote followed extensive public comment and sharp exchange among council members about process and priorities. Council Member John Perlman argued…
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