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Adora Trails residents press Gilbert for action after roaming cattle incidents
Summary
Dozens of residents described repeated incidents of cattle in Adora Trails at the Gilbert Town Council meeting Jan. 28, calling for coordinated action with tribal and county authorities, stronger enforcement and fencing after reports of property damage and near-misses with people and vehicles.
Dozens of residents of the Adora Trails neighborhood told the Gilbert Town Council on Jan. 28 that roaming cattle have become a daily safety and property-damage problem and urged the town to act with county and tribal partners.
The most emphatic public comments came during the Communications from Citizens period, where residents described cattle entering yards, blocking sidewalks and streets, trampling landscaping and creating safety risks for children, drivers and people with limited mobility. “A herd of about 40 cattle just plowed through right where I was walking,” resident Steven Bonar said. “I was concerned for my safety … what if it had been one of my kids walking to school?”
Speakers recounted repeated incidents across multiple streets and parks. “We pay $4,000 a month…
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