What: Ordinances 26-045 and 26-046 granting tax exemptions and financial agreements for Garfield Avenue redevelopment, including the Canal Crossing project with 102 permanently affordable homes.
Where it stands: Both adopted 7-0-2 on 2026-09-23.
2026-09-23 - Municipal Council - Adopted 7-0-2 (Gilmore and Ridley abstaining) after a long public hearing; supporters cited affordable housing, union jobs and cleanup of a contaminated lot, while critics cited weak communication and affordability levels.