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Residents raise potholes, sidewalk hazards and speeding during York City council public comment
Summary
Multiple residents used the council’s public-comment period to report local infrastructure issues — an alley in disrepair, crumbly sidewalk near York Catholic, and speeding on South Albemarle Street — and to direct other residents to local services such as the YMCA welcoming center.
During the April 1 public-comment period several residents raised neighborhood maintenance and traffic-safety concerns and shared local resource information.
Cindy Martin reported a damaged alley between Bergman and Dallas streets where potholes are filled with tar but not compacted, and she said a sidewalk near York Catholic is crumbly and caused her to fall. She asked whether the sidewalk issue falls under the city’s repair responsibility.
A separate resident described repeated speeding on South Albemarle Street and asked the council to consider traffic-calming measures or radar speed displays; the speaker said children walk that route and expressed concern about safety.
Dolores Minaya said the YMCA’s welcoming center can refer Haitian residents and others who need assistance; she noted Jose Santiago has an open door for referrals and suggested the YMCA contact information for the public.
Council response and follow-up
Council members and staff acknowledged the reports. A council member suggested raising the alley and park-adjacent traffic matter with the traffic committee and the clerk said staff would forward public-comment details to the administration for follow-up. No formal action or budget allocation was taken at the meeting.
