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| Article | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| TIDs and Your TaxesRegular increases in property values are contributing to the TID, and we’re all paying for it. | Issue | |
| TIDs and the City BudgetWould the city be able to balance its books without shifting money onto the TIDs? | Issue | |
| Who Gets a Say?Residents asked for an election. The council chose to appoint someone who shares their view. | Issue | |
| The LibraryWhy did the library director leave under a “Retirement Agreement and Release” after five closed sessions, with staff wondering what happened and $13,750 spent on a search firm? | Issue | |
| A Community Land TrustThe community organizes to hold land in a trust and keep ownership within the community rather than with an outside developer. Better yet, prices stay affordable for years to come. | Alternative | |
| A Real Seat at the TableWhat would a functioning town hall look like that allowed the best ideas to be deliberated and voted on efficiently? | Alternative |
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