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Spoke in support of proposed water conservation ordinance amendments regarding Lake Elaine.

Spoke about the value of municipal democracy and urged the council to evaluate all city actions based on the common good rather than just benefiting private companies.

Spoke on behalf of Friends of Flagstaff's Future supporting the adoption of the 2024 energy code and radon mitigation.

Spoke in favor of streamlining the rezoning process, noting it lowers financial risks and helps address housing needs.

Expressed support for updating the rezoning process, calling Flagstaff's current direct-to-ordinance approach unusual compared to other cities.

Expressed concerns from Friends of Flagstaff's Future regarding the vagueness of the Planned Community zone and lack of explicit details on development impact.

Spoke in favor of the Planned Community zone to help bridge the gap between the regional plan and existing zoning categories.

Spoke in favor of the proposed zoning code text amendment to streamline the rezoning process and help address housing affordability.

Provided an update on longstanding zoning compatibility and noise issues in the Southside, expressing frustration that city staff repeatedly canceled follow-up meetings.

Asked the council to deny a certificate of economic hardship appeal requested by Capri Flagstaff LLC regarding a downtown historic overlay property.

Asked the council to consistently apply the Downtown Flagstaff Vision and Action Plan to protect historic character and guide larger developments outside the core.

Expressed pride and gratitude for the city's Juneteenth proclamation and invited the public to the upcoming celebration at Heritage Square.

Provided an update on the Flagstaff Christian School Quantum Warriors robotics team competing internationally and thanked city staff for support.

Shared updates from the Warrior Bots robotics team regarding state championships and the need for a dedicated STEM workspace.

Spoke on behalf of the Coconuts robotics team about their Impact Award and bringing STEM education to the Navajo Nation.

Highlighted the Coconuts team's mission to expand STEM access and educational opportunities across rural Arizona.

Expressed appreciation for city staff's hard work in resolving the Observatory Mesa easement process.

Thanked the city and landowners but expressed frustration over the lengthy, multi-year process required to affirm existing property access easements on Observatory Mesa.

Senator Wendy Rogers provided updates on state budget negotiations, clarified Department of Child Safety procedures regarding tribal custody, and discussed legislative efforts for regional infrastructure funding.

Expressed concern over heavy water and energy consumption by data centers and supported extending the public research period.

Urged the city to enact a complete ban on data centers, citing conflicts with carbon neutrality goals and wastewater strain.

Speaking as a private citizen, supported a citywide ban on data centers, arguing conditional use permits are difficult to enforce and incompatible with conservation areas.

Requested strict regulations or a moratorium on data centers to address environmental, water, and noise impacts.

Urged the council to take a public stance against a reported ICE facility and advocated for shifting police and administrative funds toward unhoused support services.

Expressed personal opposition to infant circumcision, comparing it to historical and cultural practices.

Discussed local history regarding the 'Riordan Road Historic Corridor' and early company town Milton, announcing upcoming lectures and walking tours.

Provided an overview of the Flagstaff Regional Land Use Plan 2045 and the upcoming May special election on question 492.

Speaking for Capstone Homes, strongly supported decoupling site plans from rezoning applications to reduce upfront costs, accelerate housing production, and meet city housing goals.

Speaking for Flagstaff for Affordable Housing, praised staff for streamlining regulatory hurdles and shifting when expenses occur so developers can focus on strategic housing goals.

Supporting the zoning changes as executive director for Flagstaff for Affordable Housing, noting that current rural residential zoning blocks walkability and housing plan targets.