Resident warns council of hazardous sidewalks in Witherspoon–John–Nassau area, urges repair to prevent injury

Hendrix Davis, a resident who uses a cane, addressed the Mayor and Council during public comment on Sept. 8 to urge the town to repair hazardous sidewalks in the Witherspoon–John–Nassau neighborhood. Why it matters: Sidewalk conditions are a public‑safety and accessibility concern for pedestrians, particularly older adults and people with disabilities. The speaker recounted multiple falls and described a recent incident on Nassau Street in which a passerby suffered a black eye and required medical attention. What was said: Davis said he had fallen three times on John Street before he lost vision and described specific hazardous locations, including in front of a new townhouse development and near numbers he called out as 148 and 152. He asked the council to prioritize sidewalk repairs and outreach to prepare potential homebuyers for upcoming affordable homeownership opportunities. Council response and next steps: The mayor thanked the speaker. No formal action or motion was made at the meeting; staff follow‑up on sidewalk repair requests was not recorded in the meeting minutes but public comment raised the issue for staff consideration.