Virginia Avenue project transparency

Virginia Avenue resident who said CCSM's executive director approached residents before the meeting and now supports full financial access, urging the council to back Councilmember Negrete's item.

Thanked Councilmember Negrete and asked for open handling of decisions affecting over 100 residents and roughly $38 million in public funding.

Pico neighborhood resident strongly supported the directive for a public dashboard, staff engagement with CCSM and real-time project information.

Said accountability for $35 million should be an easy vote and noted the city holds neighborhood associations to a higher standard.

Congressional candidate backed 16B and urged the council to stand with Councilmember Negrete and the residents.