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Residents ask city to address dilapidated property; recycling and community events announced
Summary
In public comments, Albert G. Edwards Jr. asked the council for help removing a dilapidated house and rotted trees in his neighborhood; residents and council members also announced a recycling meeting (March 5), a homebuyers event recap, and multiple community outreach events.
During the public-comment portion of the March 3 meeting, Albert G. Edwards Jr. (S10) of the 4th District asked the council for help with a long-standing problem: a dilapidated house on city property and rotted trees that he said he has been trying to get removed for years. "I need some help... I'm too old, and I'm tired," Edwards said, asking the council to provide a response so he can continue maintaining his block.
Doreen Carey (S11), a 1st District resident, invited the public to a Gary recycling and waste-diversion meeting on Thursday, March 5 at Marquette Park Pavilion at 4:30 p.m., describing it as an opportunity to explore community-driven solutions to recycling and waste diversion.
Council members used the announcements portion of the meeting to recap recent outreach: Councilman Tolliver (S5) thanked attendees of a homebuyers event and offered to help residents with questions; Councilman Halliburton (S4) described a second-district trades meeting, announced a monthly breakfast starting April 6 and promoted a Greater Gary veterans tribute on March 28.
What happens next: The transcript records no formal city response to Edwards’ specific request during the meeting; residents were directed to city offices and council members for follow-up. The recycling meeting is scheduled March 5 at Marquette Park Pavilion.
