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River Springs Residential Subdivision Amendments

The developer redesigned the phase-three layout after council feedback — gated entrance, guest parking, and a proposed multi-use retention basin — but the hearing was pushed to November 3 because mailed notices failed. Neighbors can weigh in at the continued hearing.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 20, 2026

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District 3 City Council Vacancy Appointment

Speaker after speaker urged the council to appoint Tim Vanny — who lost the 2024 District 3 race by just 2.8% — when it fills the seat Thursday, citing the council's own Measure V principle that voters should choose.

3 mentionsLast discussed Sep 17, 2026