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Residents press council on water bills, blight, park access and youth services during public comment
Summary
During public comment residents urged staff and council to explain higher city water rates, address long-standing blight at a West Side property, restore vehicle access and accessibility at Ojibwe Island, and support programs for youth; council and staff promised follow-up and staff contact information.
A slate of public speakers used the council's public-comment period to raise neighborhood and utility concerns that council members and staff said they would follow up on.
A resident who identified himself as Trevor Mejadeo asked why Saginaw customers reportedly pay about $7 per 1,000 gallons while some neighboring customers pay less and asked staff to explain differential rates. He also recounted…
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