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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 21, 2026.
Public comments (2)
SupportiveNorma CardonaSep 21, 2026
A downtown resident and small business owner praised the vision statement process but strongly urged the council to keep education listed as an economic engine, citing UC Merced's role in economic mobility.
City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority — September 21, 2026 · 3:09:19 →ConcernedNorma CardonaMay 27, 2026
A longtime resident and small business owner, she asked that the vision's 'intentional, balanced, sustainable, and inclusive' growth language have real teeth — affordable housing near transit, shade for extreme heat, and a downtown that's a jewel for grandmothers and farm workers, not just visitors.
Citizen Advisory Focus Group — May 27, 2026 · 47:41 →