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Suggested bringing back citizen members to the CRA board and requested an outside financial audit of CRA finances.

Expressed concern about overburdening the City Manager with CRA duties and suggested Tim Tack should handle the CRA director role.

Advocated for citizen input on the board, questioned lobbyist effectiveness, and suggested focusing on industrial and business development rather than apartments.

Inquired about fencing at the acquired Oak Street property, requested pedestrian access to Intercoastal Park, and advocated for building a hotel in Boynton Beach.

Opposed having civilian members on the CRA board, citing past decisions that blocked commercial office development.

Thanked CRA staff for their professionalism, hard work, and dedication to the city.

Spoke in favor of the presentation and waterfront ideas, but cautioned the board to protect mangroves and carefully consider restaurant parking needs.

Expressed concern over reallocating parking garage bond funds for land purchases and stressed the need for transparency and workshops.

Encouraged board members to read leadership books, praised the marina as a city jewel, and urged expanding the marina cost-effectively.

Expressed concerns regarding government integrity, transparency, and behind-closed-doors decision making.

Thanked Commissioner Kelley for neighborhood judging, complained about parking app requirements and business losses at 500 Ocean, and suggested moving a historic home on Boynton Beach Boulevard.

Described recent home improvements at 202 Southeast First Avenue and requested a waiver or extension for code violations related to landscaping.