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Suggested that market conditions have changed and recommended the city sell the 16 acres and drop the 6.7-acre purchase rather than pursuing bad investments.

Urged the board to cut its losses, put the land back on the market, and return funds to the general fund.

Questioned whether the project delay was tied to downtown drainage projects and asked if contract extensions should include financial consideration.

Explained that tenant softening, increased construction costs, and redesigning the marketplace led to project delays.

Spoke against the NBU impact fee waiver for Park at Dogwood, citing long-term property tax revenue losses and ratepayer impacts.

Expressed concerns about high-density low-income housing projects concentrating poverty and straining local schools and neighborhoods, suggesting voucher programs instead.

Strongly supported affordable housing projects like Park at Dogwood, emphasizing the critical need for workforce housing and supporting the working poor.

Raised concerns about community input scope in EDC land acquisitions and downtown projects.

Expressed concern about whether the amendments give blanket authority to change the original master plan.

Spoke on behalf of Southstar to explain that public facility changes are meant to give flexibility for schools and utilities without reducing park commitments.

Highlighted the history and spending of the EDC, asking for increased transparency on code-named projects.

Expressed concerns about the transparency of major development decisions and the influence of private foundation groups on city planning.

Expressed concern over modern developments replacing historic buildings and local government transparency.

Introduced 'Comal Growth Ops', a centralized municipal technology and operations platform designed to help manage county infrastructure and development.

Criticized city oversight of public housing authorities and development tax exemptions, raising concerns about housing conditions and welfare for developers.

Expressed shock at rapid, unchecked development, loss of green space, high-density apartments, and potential water supply strains in New Braunfels.

Noted that development pressures and state laws affect cities across Texas, advising residents to focus on state-level changes for broad growth issues.

Raised concerns about grouping low-income housing into isolated multi-family complexes, suggesting better integration or scattered-site subsidies.

Raised concerns about the lack of transparent project details, high-rise building density, and flawed planning processes regarding the Dittlinger Mill project.

Supported the redevelopment but asked to preserve the historic houses on Mill and Market streets.

Questioned the development process and suggested deferring the vote until after the election.

Raised concerns about conditions at Laurel Plaza, senior living transparency, and the proposed Loop 337 housing development.

Expressed concern about building heights and the preservation of the historic nature of the area.

Praised the parks survey process and highlighted the strong community demand for natural surface trails connected to the larger trail system.

Suggested replicating indoor swimming and fitness facilities like DOSREC on the east side of town to address geographic inequity.

Spoke in favor of lowering the threshold, citing how small businesses like the Burnt Bean in Seguin revitalize downtowns and create jobs.

Expressed concern that lowering the investment threshold to $1 million might invite high-failure-rate businesses rather than impactful ones.

Opposed the Chapter 380 changes, questioning the use of general funds to support boutique businesses.

Opposed proposed changes to the Chapter 380 policy, criticizing the removal of guardrails and use of taxpayer funds for private projects.

Expressed opposition to the Chapter 380 policy changes and 20-year payback period.