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Retirees, grieving mother and small-business owners urge council action at public safety meeting
Summary
Public commenters urged the committee to consider a cost-of-living increase for retirees, stronger penalties for pedestrian fatalities, and clearer, fairer enforcement procedures after numerous small-business closures claimed by community representatives.
During the public-comment period several residents urged the committee to take action on issues affecting public safety and economic stability.
Cheryl Neechie, a retired Richmond City police officer, described being seriously injured in the line of duty and said she only recently received her full retirement benefit. She urged the committee to consider a cost-of-living…
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