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Resident asks Bay City to inspect Moore Avenue drainage; school board member says immigration anxiety is affecting students
Summary
A resident asked the Bay City Council to inspect a drainage problem on Moore Avenue that left standing water and damaged pavement, and identified neighbors aged 80–89 who are affected. The speaker, a newly elected Mesa ISD board member, also urged the city to reassure students concerned about immigration issues.
Kenneth Eden, who identified himself as a newly elected member of the Mesa Independent School District board, told the Bay City Council he wants the city to inspect drainage near his home and repair damaged pavement.
"I have a new home. I've been there 2 years, and I'm starting to see a lot of water stand with every rain," Eden said during the public-comment period. He told the council that nearby neighbors include an 80-year-old, an 81-year-old and an 89-year-old who shorten their walks because of holes and rutted pavement. He said one neighbor fell within the last two months.
Eden gave an address as 2914 Moore Avenue in Bay City and asked officials to look into the street condition. City staff told him someone would collect his information before he left the meeting.
During the same comment, Eden said immigration issues are affecting students in the district and urged city leaders to speak with students to reassure them. The council did not take a formal action on the request; one councilmember said she would postpone a broader discussion until the next meeting out of respect for recent catastrophic floods in Kerrville and indicated she planned to reach out to Eden between meetings.
Why it matters: Standing water and damaged pavement pose fall and mobility risks for older residents and others who use neighborhood sidewalks and streets. Requests made during public comment can trigger staff follow-up or informal outreach even when no immediate council action is taken.
