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Residents urge brush pickup, lower electric bills for elderly and mailbox repairs at Tarrant council meeting
Summary
During public comment, a resident urged brush pickup and suggested using a benevolence fund to lower electric bills for elderly residents; another resident reported a damaged mailbox and was assured repairs within two days.
Two residents spoke during public comment at the Feb. 2 Tarrant City Council meeting, urging attention to neighborhood services and utility assistance.
Mr. Clement asked the council to pick up brush and limbs, proposed using a benevolence fund to lower electrical bills for elderly residents, and questioned the status of a 20‑year electric-department employee. He also urged improvements in the Tarrant Police Department and suggested the city consider hiring retired officers to address staffing shortages.
Ms. Dill said a city crew had damaged her personal mailbox and asked whether a district report would be provided; staff from Public Works and police confirmed a report had been completed and assured Ms. Dill the mailbox would be repaired within two days.
Why it matters: The comments reflect recurring neighborhood-service concerns — debris removal, utility cost relief for elderly residents and police staffing — that the council may address in operations and budget decisions.
Provenance: Public comments recorded at SEG 007 of the transcript.
Ending: After public comment, a councilor moved to adjourn and the meeting closed at 7:41 p.m.
