During a recent government meeting, discussions centered on traffic safety measures and the approval of a grant for hotel enforcement by the sheriff's office.

Commissioner Joshi expressed frustration over the slow pace of traffic studies conducted by state police, particularly regarding the intersection of Stewart Road and Island Highway 1, which has seen fatalities. Joshi highlighted the need for more immediate safety measures, such as enhanced visibility for stop signs, which were addressed with the installation of lights atop existing signs. However, Joshi noted that the lack of a flashing red light, as initially requested, was disappointing.

The conversation also touched on community requests for rumble strips to be installed temporarily at dangerous intersections to assess their effectiveness in improving safety. Joshi mentioned that the new director of operations at the road commission might facilitate changes in response to these concerns.

In a separate agenda item, the meeting concluded with the approval of a resolution for a grant aimed at hotel enforcement, which has reportedly been successful for the sheriff's office since its inception in 2020. The grant requires no matching funds, and the motion to approve it was unanimously supported by the commissioners present.