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Highlighted that a large percentage of city vendor spending goes outside Dayton and advocated for local procurement and worker cooperatives for housing rehabilitation.

Questioned property maintenance fee charges billed to residents for vacant lot cleanups and asked about city oversight of vacant properties.

Questioned the repeated amendments to lead service line consulting agreements, the city manager search process, and progress on home repair networks.

Asked for clarification on planning, neighborhood, and development professional service expenditures.

Requested visible digital timers for public comments and reiterated concerns about cost-of-living pressures on city workers and residents.

Criticized city ARPA spending and financial oversight, requesting settlement data in IAA reports and improved neighborhood maintenance.

Asked for clarification regarding bank service agreements and later complained about speeding and unmaintained rental properties on Pershing Boulevard.

Urged the commission to shift $10 million annually into West and Northwest Dayton neighborhoods for violence prevention, youth jobs, and resident homeownership opportunities.

Criticized city spending priorities, arguing for reduced police funding and increased support for public health initiatives.

Expressed disappointment with the brief budget public hearing presentation last week and suggested adding neighborhood association activity metrics.