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B
Why did we outsource counsel instead of relying on our own city attorney?
leo
20 is Plenty, not 72 at that busy intersection. Decrease the number please.
NoSuchThing
I find it pretty sad that so many people are upset with how people/organizations are trying to develop their property. If you don’t like what they are doing buy it from them and develop how you want to develop otherwise but out. The other disturbing part about this is how intrusive our own city government has become in private development! I think our Founding Fathers are rolling in their graves.
B
"NoSuchThing" Wow! I was going to try to respond to this ludicrous comment, but thought let's see what AI says. Here goes;
The idea that the Founding Fathers would be "rolling in their graves" over land-use regulations misinterprets American history.The Common Good: The Founders frequently balanced individual liberty with the concept of salus populi suprema lex esto (the welfare of the people shall be the supreme law). Early American cities, like colonial Boston and Philadelphia, heavily regulated property to prevent fires, manage waste, and ensure public safety.Fears of Faction and Conflict: Founders like James Madison wrote extensively about the government's role in managing the conflicting economic interests of different groups. They designed a representative system specifically so citizens could use local laws to resolve disputes over resources and property peacefully, rather than leaving the weak at the mercy of the wealthy
B
Councilor Chris Chenoweth cast the lone vote against it. Keep that in mind at the next election.
CubFan
B.
I thought Dan Tucholsky was the lone "no" vote. Don't get me wrong... I'm a big fan of Chris Chenoweth. I think there were others on the council who expressed disapproval of the apartment project, but there really wasn't much of a legal leg to stand on.