Public comment regarding a potential new Dollar General location on Clinton's east side has largely been disregarded but Tuesday night that changed.

Residents in the area near the area of Route 54 leaving Clinton towards Farmer City have long been concerned about activity and potential issues with the building site including flooding. Residents' concerns have largely gone unaddressed in the public comment but Mayor Roger Cyrulik Tuesday night - interacting with Glenna Rogers - says concerns about property values are not true.

Commissioner John Wise says the City of Clinton has not approved anything and is irritated to be hearing accusations of the City approving things that are outside its purview.

City Attorney John Hoblit indicates accusations of re-zoning are not accurate as the area was annexed into the City of Clinton. 

Kendra Hunt - who lives in the area - claims her property stands to lose $40,000 in value which the Mayor challenged her on. She laid out issues that Dollar General presents to the community. 

Regional Radio has reached out to Dollar General multiple times about its plans for the new facility but has deferred to comment on the situation.