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Residents raise radon, traffic, lighting and neighborhood concerns during public comment
Summary
Speakers during public comment urged action on radon awareness, traffic and parking enforcement, lighting and signage at a Commerce Park, and called for less infighting in council meetings; one state representative announced local meetings and a Ward 1 special election.
Several Thornton residents used the public comment period to raise neighborhood issues and public‑health concerns and to thank city staff and council members for local efforts.
Eiko Browning urged the council to publicize radon information for residents during National Radon Action Month, noting radon is the second leading known cause of lung cancer in the U.S. She encouraged the city to work with the Department of Public Health on informational materials.
Resident Terry Sisson described problems at a nearby Commerce Park, including bright exterior lighting, lack of directional signage and mailbox access issues affecting deliveries. Sisson said photographs he attempted to supply were not accepted because they were not filed within the required time and that he will follow up with staff.
Jeff Gonzales raised traffic and speeding concerns on Colorado Boulevard between 120th and 136th avenues and asked staff to follow up on code and street‑parking issues. Multiple residents praised code enforcement work in neighborhoods and thanked individual officers by name for visible efforts to improve local conditions.
Other comments included a call from resident Jesse Myers for civility from both residents and council during meetings and a request from Darlene O'Gain to restore communication with a former police commander who had served their area. Tom Lampeau spoke critically about the city’s land acknowledgment statement. Several speakers also thanked council and staff for recent community events.
State Representative Jackie Phillips (House District 31) spoke briefly about a public meeting on Jan. 18 at Anythink Library on Huron for District 31 and reminded attendees of a Ward 1 special election in March created by last year's ballot measure; she offered to be available to residents for state-level matters.
No formal council action was taken in response to these individual comments during the meeting; staff were asked to follow up on specific code and service concerns.
