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City Council votes 5-2 to pause South Waterfront industrial rezoning pending independent traffic impact assessment.
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City Hall Lead Story

City Council Approves $3.8M Road Resurfacing Program with Focus on Industrial Corridors

Following seven public hearings, the council voted 6-1 to prioritize high-tonnage freight routes connecting the rail transfer yard to Interstate 5, despite neighborhood petitions for residential sidewalk funding.

By Marcus Chen, City Hall Reporter • Published August 25, 2026

Council Roll Call (Resolution 26-114)

  • Mayor J. HargroveAYE
  • Councilor T. Vance (Ward 1)AYE
  • Councilor R. Sterling (Ward 2)AYE
  • Councilor L. Soto (Ward 3)NAY (Requested Pedestrian Earmark)
  • Councilor M. O'Brien (Ward 4)AYE

Source: Mill City Clerk Office Journal of Proceedings.

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