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Fifth grader urges sidewalks; councilor invites student to help design proposal
Summary
A fifth grader, read by her parent, urged the council to add sidewalks near Byers Dowdy Elementary; Councilor Bridal invited the student to draw a design and meet staff to advance a school‑area sidewalk project.
Nola Dixon, a fifth grader at Byers Dowdy Elementary School, told the Lebanon City Council that the walk to and from school felt unsafe because some roads are busy and narrow. Her mother, speaking from the podium, read Nola’s prepared comments and said Nola invited council members to observe school arrival and dismissal.
Councilor Bridal told Nola she had invited the student to sketch where she thinks a sidewalk should go and asked staff member Kristen to meet with Nola to develop a possible plan. Bridal also suggested exploring a public‑private partnership with the Lebanon Special School District or other partners to accelerate construction and find an initial pilot school. Council members acknowledged sidewalks cost money but said they wanted to work with families and staff to identify priorities.
No formal vote was recorded; councilors characterized the matter as a candidate for staff review and potential inclusion in future capital planning or grant applications.
