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Urged the council to pay closer attention to the police commission and its role in building trust in the Sycamore Corridor, and later criticized spending on the water park versus homelessness.

Shared historical perspectives on Antioch's growth, community arts, and past economic conditions.

Expressed support for economic development efforts and emphasized the importance of setting clear performance goals for any new hire.

Defended previous council administration efforts and programs addressing homelessness, pushing back against claims that past leadership left a structural mess.

Asked for city permission to mount FLIR cameras on light poles and invited women over 40 to double Dutch jump rope.

Criticized the city's handling of the Homekey project and questioned delays in finalizing agreements with developers.

Ms. Case suggested that the city needs a better plan to support existing businesses and that the planning department should tour the city to better understand its unique character.

Expressed frustration over missed state housing grant opportunities and noted quorum issues during a recent CDBG committee meeting.

Expressed strong support for properly staffing and funding Antioch Animal Services, emphasizing that animal control is a core public health and safety function.

Highlighted long-standing vacancies at the animal shelter and urged the city to collaborate with non-profit rescue groups to solve the current animal crisis.

Expressed support for city-funded downtown events like the 4th of July and proposed collaborating with local businesses on fundraising.

Cautioned against cutting animal services funding and recommended establishing formal agreements with the County beforehand to prevent service gaps.

Discussed the feral cat crisis and urged the city to partner with the county for an effective spay and neuter program.

Expressed disappointment with the lack of genuine community engagement in the budget process and raised financial concerns regarding the Water Park and downtown park projects.

Reported county restrictions on bringing Antioch cats to county spay programs and encouraged forming a community review group.

Expressed disappointment regarding housing policy discussions and urged council support for affordable housing.

Expressed opposition to the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, citing constitutional and legal concerns.

Spoke in support of the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance on behalf of East Bay Housing Organizations, recommending a 20% rate.

Spoke on behalf of Carpenters Local 152 in support of the IHO while requesting labor standards for housing trust fund projects.

Shared concerns about rising vandalism, homelessness, and blight impacting local businesses and residential neighborhoods.

Questioned the lack of a conditional use permit for the O Street property but expressed support for fee waivers.

Supported the Loaves & Fishes project but urged fiscal responsibility regarding the fee waiver.