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Medford council picks south 3rd lot as Military Park site over one dissenting vote
Summary
Council voted 3–1 to designate the lot on south 3rd as the site for the new Military Park, with Councilmember Shari England voting no; motion cited the original purchase purpose of the lot.
The Medford City Council selected the lot on south 3rd Street for the proposed Military Park during its May 13 meeting. Mayor Gary Bowen moved to use the south 3rd lot—citing that it was purchased for that purpose—and Vice‑Mayor Steve Zeman seconded. The motion passed 3–1, with Councilmember Shari England voting No; Councilmember Guy Knigge voted Yes.
Council discussion was brief and focused on the lot’s intended purpose at purchase. No amendments or alternative sites were proposed during the recorded discussion. The council directed no further immediate action in the minutes beyond the site designation; staff follow‑up tasks were not specified in the record.
