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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Decatur public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Demolition and Asbestos Abatement at 525 N. Church Street
Residents expressed outrage and sorrow over the city-backed demolition of the historic Antioch Church building at 525 N. Church St., citing a lack of community notification and loss of Black cultural heritage.
Closure of Heritage Behavioral Health's Oasis Center
Community members and advocates pressed the city for immediate, coordinated action to shelter unhoused residents following the abrupt closure of the Oasis day center as winter approaches.
Mahomet Aquifer Sustainable Yield Assessment
The council advanced engineering studies for expanding the South Water Treatment Plant and updating alternate water supplies to support future industrial growth and drought resiliency.
Proposed Near North 2 and Pershing Rd / 22nd St TIF Districts
The council is considering hiring consultants to study and plan two new Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts to encourage local development and investment.
Wabash Crossing Living Conditions and Maintenance
A resident of Greenwood Apartments testified about severe pest infestations, mold, and alleged retaliatory evictions after reporting poor living conditions to health authorities.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Railroad Merger Impact Analysis
The city approved hiring a consultant to evaluate the environmental and traffic impacts of the proposed railroad merger to protect local interests before the Surface Transportation Board.