Several Marinette residents are urging the City Council to slow down plans for the proposed City Hall and Police Department project.

During a special meeting, speakers repeatedly asked council members to reject current bids for the combined project and instead focus on renovating the former Armory strictly as a new police department. Community member Doug Oitzinger…

Several residents voiced concerns about rising taxes, project costs and taking on additional debt while other community needs remain unfunded. Others argued the city should pause the project and revisit its long-term plans before committing millions of dollars. Community member Amy Beattie…

Not everyone agreed.

One city employee told the council delaying the project would only increase costs and argued the discussion about a new City Hall should remain separate from future decisions involving the current municipal building. Employee Shawn Katzbeck…

Following public comment, the council moved into discussion of the bid results for the proposed City Hall and Police Department project before taking action later in the meeting.

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