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Residents press council on sidewalks, utility billing and calls for forensic audit
Summary
During public comment Topeka residents urged the council to delay or reassess sidewalk projects, raised long‑standing maintenance concerns, and several speakers called for an independent or forensic audit of utility billing and other city financial practices before rate increases.
Multiple residents used the May 12 public‑comment period to urge the Topeka City Council to reconsider specific capital projects and to press for independent financial review of city departments.
Donna Lacey and Joseph Ledbetter opposed a proposed sidewalk on Macalester Street between 13th and Drury Lane, saying the marked easement appeared to take private yard space and raised safety…
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