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From 33 remarks on the record: the newest that say more than procedure, each playing at its second in the meeting.
“I'm sitting here listening to what's being said, and I thank you, Alderwoman Lanier, for your comments and your remarks. Y'all know what?”
City Council · Jul 9, 2026
“Thank you all so very much for doing this because we really need a wedding venue. And I just want people to know that this is a place where everybody will be able to go to and rent if they want to use that space.”
City Council · Jun 25, 2026
“The Bee Company is directly right around the corner. It is unfair and unjust for us to give them a business license not even 60 seconds away.”
City Council · Jul 9, 2026
“The lot across the street from the building. You all are going to be allowed to park in that lot for patrons.”
City Council · Jun 25, 2026
“Because it's not fair, it's inequitable, and I refuse to vote again for another license on this dais. until we look at that overlay and grant economic drivers for businesses, especially small black-owned businesses that need it.”
City Council · Jul 9, 2026
“That was good. I look forward to coming to some of those plays that you all are going to be doing.”
City Council · Jun 25, 2026
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