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In closing non-agenda comment, criticized wide shoulders billed as bike lanes, traffic congestion, and urged caution with foreign-based companies like Compal.

Voiced fierce opposition to data center projects planned in a historically Black and brown neighborhood in Taylor, alleging land promised for a park was sold improperly.

Expressed deep concerns over the rapid pace of heavy industrial expansion and data center projects in eastern Williamson County, citing environmental and health risks.

Criticized spending $100,000 on a parking lot for the Children's Advocacy Center and questioned spending $1.5 million on landscaping, while also criticizing elected officials' pay and benefits.

Criticized tax exemptions for major corporations and economic demographic shifts affecting taxpayers.

Shared her son Noah's inspiring heart transplant story in support of Donate Life Month.

Shared her stepson Braden's heart transplant journey and urged support for organ donation.

Questioned the continued funding and need for housing authority block grants given border conditions and housing availability.

Expressed excitement on behalf of Delightful Development to preserve and redevelop the historic jail property.

Expressed surprise at items in conservation plans and questioned whether veterans are receiving block grant assistance.

Jim Dillon questioned the retroactive start dates for health grants and expressed concerns about tax abatements for high-tech companies shifting tax burdens to working residents.