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Thomas Ouellette
More than 700 comments from attendees were recorded for analysis during the community feedback session. Officials said that common hopes for the city were a redeveloped downtown area and increased resources for the education system. Common concerns, on the other hand, were for the rapidly aging population and better access to affordable housing, which is a problem statewide. Sally DeVoe ran the Madison County Community Foundation for nearly two decades.

00;00;24;00 - 00;00;30;17
Thomas Ouellette
She said while she's anxious about the city's future, she's also hopeful that people of Anderson can overcome any obstacle together.

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Sally DeVoe
I'm concerned about a lot of things in this community, but I think we have hope because we have a proximity to, major urban areas. We have people who care a lot about this community, and we can overcome what challenges we do have.

00;00;48;02 - 00;01;00;02
Thomas Ouellette
There are two more chances for community input this month, on Thursday night and next Monday night. More opportunities for public input are planned throughout the rest of the year. In Anderson, Thomas Ouellette IPR news.