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Residents raise concerns on EV charging procurement and dog control at Paige Park

Friendship Heights Village Council · March 9, 2026
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Summary

During public comment, a resident accused the council of lack of transparency and an appearance of conflict over an EV‑charging contract; another resident urged action on unleashed dogs and dog waste in Paige Park, citing a 2023 village resolution.

Several residents used the meeting’s public‑comment period to raise governance and public‑health concerns.

Resident Bobby Pestrong urged the council to address five areas tied to the December decision to approve a village EV charging station contract: responsiveness from council members, openness of the process, business practices in the contract, appearance of conflict of interest…

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