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Dewey and Demarest Street vacation

Description

The city vacated — essentially gave up its interest in — portions of two South Ward streets.

Impact summary

Frees the street segments for adjoining property use; residents weighed in at the hearing.

Applicant

Address
Dewey Street and Demarest Street between Hawthorne Avenue and Nye Avenue, South Ward

At a glance

Hearings
1
Public comments
0
Total mentions
1

Last vote · City Council

Approved8–0, unanimous

Last discussed Jan 7, 2026.

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