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The motion to reauthorize the district failed by a narrow and unexpected 3-4 vote.
Council members Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, Stratton Marmarou, Melissa Ventura and Donna Reed voted against reauthorization.
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The DID was formed in 1995 to focus on the cityâs downtown and provide cleaning, safety and economic services.
âI think itâs unfair that we continue to neglect (business and property owners), and we donât listen and don t meet their needs,â Cepeda-Freytiz said before casting her vote. âTo pay a higher property tax and put a financial burden on them that many have expressed they are paying for a service they are not receiving.â