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A City of Alachua planner who resigned last month said he was “being asked to put the interests of a developer above the interests of the public,” in his former role. Justin Tabor alleged City Manager Mike DaRoza disregarded planner recommendations and prematurely pushed developments for approval under the influence of former city manager turned private consultant, Adam Boukari.

About 40 people turned out for the fourth community listening session of the Alachua County Forward Focus project at the Jerusalem Church of God by Faith in Monteocha on Thursday. Several area residents spoke about their concerns, ranging from the need for safer roads to new business zoning.

The High Springs City Commission rejected a controversial proposal to add a community development district to a Bridlewood subdivision following a lengthy discussion at a meeting on Thursday.

After its second community input session in four months, residents in small underdeveloped towns in eastern Alachua County say they hope the county's Forward Focus initiative, a three-year plan to enhance economic opportunities and improve essential services in eastern Alachua County, turn the discussions into real action.

The controversy over the possible development of a concrete batch plant in Archer has had an unintended consequence – an increase in civic participation by area residents.

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