PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Carin Bail, Member of Hollis Hill Civic Association on City of Yes Proposal
5:13:38
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Carin Bail, representing herself and the Hollis Hill Civic Association, voiced strong opposition to the City of Yes proposal. She expressed concern that the city and planning commission are disregarding community objections and pushing forward despite widespread opposition.
- Bail emphasized that numerous residents have expressed objections through various channels, articulating fears about negative impacts on communities, environmental sustainability, and overall well-being.
- She questioned the city's commitment to democratic principles and urged reconsideration of the proposal, stating that community voices should be valued in decision-making processes.
- Bail concluded by calling for leaders to recognize the true demands of the community and prioritize the choices of those they represent.
Carin Bail
5:13:38
Hi.
5:13:39
My name is Karen Ball.
Lynn Schulman
5:13:42
Sorry about that.
Carin Bail
5:13:43
Thank you so much.
5:13:46
I am here before you today on behalf of myself and the Hollis Hill Civic Association to voice our firm opposition, no, to the city of yes proposal.
5:13:57
Despite this overwhelming concerns that are raised by numerous community members, it seems that the city and certain members of this planning commission are intent on pushing this forward.
5:14:08
Over the last months and year, countless residents have expressed their objections through public forms written statements admissions.
5:14:16
They've articulated fears about potential negative impacts in our communities, environmental sustainability, and overall community well-being.
5:14:25
And these voices are being met with disregard.
5:14:27
What is your goal here?
5:14:30
Are we to believe that the city prioritizes progress over the genuine concerns of its constituents?
5:14:36
This situation raises serious questions about the commitment to democratic principles.
5:14:41
And when community members are repeatedly expressing their opposition, The responsible course of action is to listen and engage in meaningful dialogue.
5:14:49
Reconsider this proposal.
5:14:51
And if the city continues to ignore, the will of the people how will they ever trust that our voices will matter in future decisions.
5:14:58
It's time for our leaders to recognize the true demands valuing inputs of community, and we deserve better than the city of yes to overlook our concerns.
5:15:08
And I urge the planning commission to reconsider and prioritize choices of those they represent.
5:15:14
Thank you.
