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Residents question downtown parking and a commercial utility rate at May 7 council meeting
Cookeville City Council · May 7, 2026
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Summary
During open comment, residents asked why the city purchased land on Ross Street for parking and raised concerns about a detached garage being billed at commercial utility rates; staff offered to follow up after the meeting.
During the open comment portion of the May 7 Cookeville City Council meeting, members of the public pressed council and staff on downtown parking policy and a utility billing dispute.
One resident asked about the city’s recently purchased property on Ross Street, saying downtown businesses should contribute toward…
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