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Public comment roundup: pickleball lights, traffic signals and childcare proposals
Summary
During public comment the council heard multiple non-agenda items: a request to allow pickleball lights to turn on at 5 a.m. in summer months; concerns about inconsistent traffic signal timing and school drop-off congestion; and a proposal to prioritize childcare infrastructure and employer-driven childcare models.
Several residents used the Aug. 25 public-comment period to raise local operational issues and community proposals.
Pickleball lights: Eric Oster, a Goodyear resident, asked the council to consider allowing Goodyear Community Park pickleball court lights to be turned on at 5 a.m. during the hot months (MaySeptember). "Many residents enjoy playing at 05:00 a.m. or earlier to beat the heat," Oster said, describing early work schedules and parents who need early recreation windows. City…
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