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Thomasville resident urges action on long‑vacant homes on Winston Street
Summary
Laura Smith told the council about four long‑vacant houses on Winston Street (addresses provided) that she says have been abandoned for three to four years, raising concerns about animals and neighborhood safety and saying she was told by 'Josh Parks' earlier this year there was a 60‑day timeline to address the properties.
During the public comment period at the October 2024 meeting of the Thomasville City Council, Laura Smith asked the council why four houses on Winston Street (she read the addresses aloud) have remained vacant for roughly three to four years. She thanked the police department for installing no‑parking signs on Winston Street but said animals are now frequenting porches and that the conditions worry residents, including families who rely on special‑needs bus routes.
Smith said she spoke with a city staff member, 'Josh Parks,' who told her in the summer there was a 60‑day action timeline; she asked why the properties have not been addressed in the years since they were first abandoned. The council did not take immediate action on the comment during the meeting; staff follow‑up on property code enforcement was not recorded on the transcript.
The resident's comment drew attention to the need for clear timelines and public updates on code enforcement for long‑vacant properties.
