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Downtown public restrooms
Eric Peterson again pressed for public restrooms in Old Town, and Councilmember D'Arrigo agreed to make it a priority — attendance at First Friday events may be suffering for lack of facilities.
2 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 13, 2026
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Council compensation transparency
A commenter challenged the council to publish full compensation details, saying the city manager promised answers about the reported $95,000 council compensation package but didn't deliver.
3 mentions (2 this month)Last discussed Oct 13, 2026