Neighborhood associations

Praised the neighborhood association provisions but found the compensation algorithm too precise and ill-defined, preferring the old approach of letting a board decide salaries.

As INC chair, thanked the commission for keeping and strengthening the neighborhood association and INC sections in Article VIII.

Bogart Park Neighborhood Association president opposed striking neighborhood associations and INC from the charter, noting the commission holds all three branches of government power.

Founder of the Valley West Lakes Neighborhood Association urged keeping strong charter language supporting neighborhood associations and INC as accessible civic engagement.

Praised public work-plan discussion, commented on revenue vs. general obligation bonds and solar tax credits, defended neighborhood associations and the NCOD against exclusivity claims, and urged focus on getting buildings up to code as an HVAC student.