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Municipal Election Q&A: Ron Anders, Robert Wilkens

Ron Anders Robert Wilkins The following is a question-and answer session between Auburn Villager Editor Brian Woodham and Mayor Ron Anders. Reprinted with permission. AUBURN VILLAGER: Auburn’s experienced a lot of growth over the last decade and a half, and some...
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Smith outlines growth priorities in first State of the City address

Mayor highlights schools, development, public safety, infrastructure and the need to protect Opelika’s character BY MICHELLE KEY AND GATOR KINCAID OPELIKA — Mayor Eddie Smith used his first State of the City address to outline Opelika’s investments in education,...
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Opelika residents weigh growth, density and neighborhood character

City’s first comprehensive zoning rewrite since 1991 is expected to be completed by April 2027 BY MICHELLE KEYPublisher OPELIKA — Opelika residents raised concerns about development density, traffic, neighborhood compatibility, housing affordability, construction...
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Opelika strengthens global aerospace connections at Farnborough International Airshow

CONTRIBUTED BYCITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — The City of Opelika recently attended the Farnborough International Airshow in England as part of its continued efforts to promote the region’s growing aerospace and defense ecosystem, attract foreign investment and build...
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