On Monday, August 12, Councilman Rodney McFarland hosted a community meeting for District 4 at the Children’s Museum, drawing approximately 30 attendees. The gathering followed a weekend walking tour of the downtown area, where McFarland engaged with local businesses to discuss city-related issues.
The primary purpose of the meeting was to hear concerns from downtown residents and business owners, although the majority of participants hailed from other areas of Monroe. Notable attendees included downtown developer Michael Echols and former Sanitation Supervisor Don Hopkins, along with two members of Mayor Ellis’s staff.
Echols, given the floor by McFarland, highlighted the thriving downtown economy, mentioning ongoing projects such as…
