Remarks by Gary Daniel
15 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 1 of 1
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City Council · Aug 17, 2026
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“Well, as has been stated by everyone, the housing crisis is dire in this area. A lot of the issues, understandable concerns that folks have raised. that those concerns are gonna be addressed because by law they have to be. They won't be able to put this in without addressing water. They won't be able to build this without a solid foundation. The other point as well is that, and I always try to point this out, is if you look at French Broad Terrace, Broad River Terrace, excuse me, That's what we're talking about. Well cared for, nice housing, responsible people, people you would see every day,…”
City Council · Aug 17, 2026
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“Well, you know, construction was my career when I was working. And I did build a building, about an 8,000 square foot building. on water is still standing and being used well. We dig the footings, they fill up with water. There's technology to address that, and it's sound improving technology. So I just put that out there, but again, our need is dire. We need housing.”
City Council · Aug 17, 2026
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“I'd like to say that because this is a difficult site and you have a contractor who is prepared to move forward, I would like to be able to take advantage of that if that proves to be the best way to move forward.”
City Council · Aug 17, 2026
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“I'm a little concerned about the vote only counting if it's non-determinative. Sort of begs the question of why vote. You're either voting for it or you're not voting at all.”
City Council · Aug 17, 2026
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“Okay, that's what I wasn't clear on, I guess. But otherwise, you would vote on the other committee. You would vote and your vote would count. Okay. Yes, sir.”
City Council · Aug 17, 2026
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“Well, the Downtown Master Plan Committee has a downtown master plan. Staff, David and others have worked with Melanie Spring, Spring, excuse me, to develop a pretty detailed and broken down plan for how to proceed, or guidebook of how to proceed. This change would make the title of this committee action forward by saying the Downtown Master Plan Implementation Committee. And as the mayor and other members of the committee pointed out, we do other things as well that are involved with the Downtown Advisory Committee. and that's why it's such a long title, is to clarify that this downtown…”
City Council · Aug 17, 2026
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City Council · Aug 17, 2026
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City Council · Aug 3, 2026
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“I have a couple of questions. I understand your report very well. Thank you for that. I have some knowledge of some of the situations that you have encountered. I did mention at the last discussion that the Some of the city on properties are not listed here and I see they're still not listed here My only concern is not is that? The reassurance that our officers know what properties Are being affected.”
City Council · Aug 3, 2026
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“Well, I think so, too. I think that's important. The other thing that I noticed is that, and it's also something I didn't mention before, but our bike paths. the greenways are not on this list. And also they're exempt from the firearms part of this ordinance. And I was curious about that.”
City Council · Aug 3, 2026
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“Well, I mean, that's not really my question. That is actually exempt.”
City Council · Aug 3, 2026
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City Council · Aug 3, 2026
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“It looked like there were some very good applications here. I had three people for one position. That's Great for our committee recruitment, and I look forward to hearing from her work.”
City Council · Aug 3, 2026
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“Yeah, I would like to address a vote that we took at our last meeting concerning the food trucks, and particularly the one in Jordan Street parking lot. I voted for that measure. I thought about that, and I think my comment was is we'll see how it works, and if it doesn't work, we'll we'll deal with it, but my concern is by the time you know that a food truck in the Jordan Street parking lot is gonna adversely affect one of the restaurants there, that restaurant could possibly be out of business. So I feel like we may, I feel like I voted for that without giving it full thought, so I would…”
City Council · Aug 3, 2026