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Traffic, noise, safety, bills, water, schools, and neighborhood feel can change before most people understand what was approved.

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New projects, zoning requests, notices, and decisions can affect daily life before they feel obvious.

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Did nobody tell the neighborhood?

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Warehouse proposed near Maple & 5th

Could affect: traffic · noise · neighborhood character

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1Proposed

The issue appears in an agenda, notice, application, filing, or proposal.

2Notice posted

A public notice, meeting date, packet, or comment window becomes available.

3Hearing scheduled

A board, agency, or public body schedules discussion or review.

4Decision pending

A vote, approval, denial, continuation, or record update may follow.

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