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city council legal obligations on Lester Golf development
The council adopted the land use study and amendments keeping the upper 207 acres as city-owned park and open space, with development focused on the lower 63 acres. Speakers pressed for permanent protection and rebuilding public trust after December's conveyance to DITA.
6 mentionsLast discussed Aug 24, 2026
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Leicester Park Initiative ballot question
The council voted 7-2 to declare the two Lester Park petitions preempted by state law, keeping the parkland questions off the November ballot. Petitioners vow the fight continues in court, with an August 11 ballot deadline.
4 mentionsLast discussed Aug 10, 2026