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Residents urge council to curb apartment growth; another speaker praises first-responder funding
Summary
Two residents used the public-comment period to make contrasting points: Jera Herron criticized apartment development, alleged preferential tax treatment for apartments and questioned use of a $20 million CO bond for a new city hall without a public vote; Betsy Chapman White thanked staff and urged robust funding for police and fire.
Two residents addressed the Rowlett City Council during the public-comment period on Wednesday with contrasting views about the city's direction.
Jera Herron of Summer Solstice said many residents feel ignored by the council and urged greater transparency about development and tax treatment. "For years, the citizens have…
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