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Residents urge action on stray bullets, challenge 'crime-free' addendum and flag recycling litter

Belleville City Council · January 6, 2026
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Summary

Residents testified about a stray bullet striking a house, challenged a proposed 'crime-free' addendum being applied to sales contracts, and urged the council to address chronic recycling litter tied to local collection and regional MRF operations.

Several residents used the public-participation period to raise safety, housing-policy and environmental concerns.

Catherine Greer said she lives near 3908 West Wing Apartments and described a frightening New Year's event: "I only received Michael Ristro caught a stray bullet," she said, reporting that a bullet struck her home and asking the city to consider…

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