Around Town - February 2022
A LOOK BACK AT 2021 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Brought back in-person holiday events while following all Health Department protocols Started new Halloween Hootenanny Held virtual Eco-Friendly Fair with 200 free fruit trees given to residents with the Tree People Started Mayor’s Award of Excellence to recognize special community members
ENSURING THE PUBLIC’S SAFETY
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$15,700
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Initiated street racing task force with 63 vehicles impounded and 19 administrative citations issued for spectator violations
Improved crime prevention by issuing 84 rebates to residents for the purchase of home security systems worth $15,700
Conducted two catalytic converter theft prevention events with 59 etchings done
ADVOCATING FOR THE COMMUNITY
KEEPING THE CITY FINANCIALLY STRONG
Submitted 22-page letter to Metro with comments, concerns, and questions about the proposed light rail project
Increased Reserve (“rainy day”) Fund to $14.81 million, an increase of $1.98 million and representing 48% of City’s fiscal year 2022 General Fund
PRESERVING OUR INFRASTRUCTURE Started construction on fourth water well to ensure safe and affordable drinking water supply for years to come New mini-pitch soccer court at Dills Park, new running track at Salud Park, resurfaced basketball courts and remodeled public restrooms at other parks Repaved seven separate segments of roadway covering two miles, including several neighborhood streets throughout the City Replaced 4,250 square feet of sidewalk, 1,000 feet of curb & gutter, and 1,800 square feet of driveway aprons Painted six utility boxes and one building wall using seven local artists under the Paramount Paints program