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Local dentist warns commission Brownfield parking plan may favor hotel over public benefit
Summary
Angela Palamei, a downtown business owner, told the Marquette City Commission the proposed Brownfield-backed parking structure and adjacent hotel appear to prioritize private hotel guests and have already disrupted patient access; commissioners noted Brownfield tax capture comes from the DDA budget rather than the city general fund and encouraged further public input before any final approvals.
At two points during the March 30 meeting, dentist and downtown business owner Angela Palamei told the Marquette City Commission she and other long‑standing tenants have been harmed by a proposed parking structure tied to a private hotel and asked commissioners to re‑examine whether Brownfield tax capture remains justified.
“My practice is located in the Savings Bank building directly adjacent to the proposed parking structure and hotel project,” Palamei said. “This project…
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