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Community Benefits Ordinance

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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 1, 2026.

Public comments (4)

ConcernedWilliam M DavisOct 1, 2026

Argued the community benefits ordinance threshold is too high and major projects like RenCen should give the whole city a voice; also pushed get-out-the-vote efforts.

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee · 28:30 →
ConcernedWilliam M. DavisMar 19, 2026

Urged the committee to lower the CBO threshold over several years and claw back funds from developers who don't live up to agreements, citing the Gilbert/Hudson's building example.

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee · 19:32 →
SupportiveChase L. CantrellFeb 26, 2026

Urged creation of a work group to reform the CBO, with recommendations on conflict-of-interest safeguards, more NAC members, impact assessments, and incentive clawbacks.

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee · 13:39 →
SupportiveSam ButlerFeb 26, 2026

Supported the EDTF's call for a CBO review work group, citing lessons from other cities.

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee · 23:07 →