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Residents urge more transparency in city decision-making and stronger historic preservation
Summary
During public comment at the April 13 meeting, residents raised concerns about limited opportunities for citizen input, perceived developer advantages in meetings, demolition of historic structures, and urged the creation of an Architectural Review Board and greater involvement in zoning and budget decisions.
Several residents used the public comment period at the April 13 council meeting to urge greater transparency and citizen engagement in Salem's decision-making.
John Breen of 142 Bogey Lane raised concerns from an informal resident poll about limited opportunities for public participation,…
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