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Councilmember Crystal Black highlights need for equitable facilities in Station 8 renovation
Summary
Councilmember Crystal Black praised the renovations at Station 8, emphasizing council focus on public safety and the importance of adding women's locker rooms and other personnel amenities.
Crystal Black, the District 1 councilmember, spoke about growing up near the fire station and the council’s intent to support firefighters through facility investments.
"We wanna make sure that the people who see the most trauma in our city, are respected, are received and that we're putting our efforts, from a council level behind them," Crystal Black said, noting the council’s decision to prioritize the fire department and to ensure facilities include spaces for women.
Black said she will continue to support the department and sometimes stop by stations informally to thank crews. Her remarks framed the renovation as both a public safety and personnel-support decision by the council.
