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Residents, advocates urge Huntington Park to retain school crossing guards; data interpretation disputed
Summary
Multiple public commenters and community organizations asked the city to retain school crossing guards, saying they provide safety, bilingual support and "eyes on the street." City staff said a public hearing and staff report on crossing-guard funding would be addressed on the council agenda and that written communications were received.
During the Aug. 4, 2025, public comment period, at least a dozen speakers urged the council to keep school crossing guards in place, citing pedestrian safety, the needs of elders and students, and the value of bilingual crossing personnel.
Frank Aguirre, representing Presipia Group, described his organization’s experience in community outreach and said his team submitted responsive bids for the city’s broadband outreach procurement; he also urged the city to maintain crossing guards as a community safety measure.
Harold Kimme, a transportation…
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