EIFD

He argued the consultant has more to gain than the city, said the work could be done in-house, and urged that if the EIFD proceeds, aging sewers and public safety problems near the Cesar Chavez Foundation area get priority.

He warned the EIFD is the redevelopment agency reborn, that 'acquisition' means eminent domain, and that boundary streets could expand citywide — telling council members they're handing opponents a campaign issue four months before re-election.

He called the EIFD a backdoor to eminent domain, citing the city's past acquisition battles, and asked the city to call him and explain exactly what 'acquisition' means.

She questioned why Washington and Beverly Boulevard taxes would rise 12-15% a decade before the train arrives, warned the increases would be passed to small business tenants and drive customers to big-box stores, and called it the new eminent domain.

District 5 resident raised southside reputation and investment disparities, asked how the EIFD feasibility consultant was selected, and requested remote access for the Saturday train meeting.