Eli Manning Highlights Auburn's Rolling of Toomer's Corner During Recent Event

The Auburn City Council meeting held on July 8, 2025, began with a light-hearted acknowledgment of a recent community event that celebrated pedestrian safety. The Mayor expressed gratitude to city staff, including Public Affairs and police, for their efforts in organizing a successful street crossing event, which he described as fun and purposeful. He noted that the initiative was timely, coinciding with the upcoming football season and back-to-school period.

Following this, Tony, an engineering senator from Auburn University’s Student Government Association, provided an update on recent university activities. He highlighted an event featuring Eli Manning at Toomer's Corner, where Manning showcased the tradition of the Rolling of Toomer's Corner for his ESPN Plus show, "Eli's Places." Additionally, he shared results from The Auburn Plainsman’s 2025 Plainsman’s Choice Awards, noting that the favorite campus tradition was "swag surf," while the top dining option was Heyday Market. He also announced that Auburn Athletics would transition from Under Armour to Nike in a new ten-year agreement.

The meeting then moved to the citizens' communications segment, allowing residents to address the council regarding agenda items. However, no citizens chose to speak at this time. The City Manager had no communications to present, leading the council to proceed to the Consent Agenda.

During the review of the Consent Agenda, a council member requested the removal of two specific items for individual discussion. The meeting continued with the council addressing these items in the order they were presented.

Overall, the meeting reflected a blend of community engagement, university updates, and procedural governance, setting the stage for further discussions on city matters.