Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Hickory resident tells council stormwater, noise and safety issues are driving her to move
Summary
Resident Janice Godwin told the Hickory City Council that an open culvert behind a nearby commercial property flooded her yard during heavy rain, an overflowing dumpster and a nearby encampment created safety and sanitation problems, and late-night noise from a new Tommy's car wash has made her consider leaving; councilmembers offered police and staff follow-up and a post-meeting meeting.
Janice Godwin, a resident of 50 22nd Avenue Northwest, told the Hickory City Council on March 17 that chronic drainage and nuisance problems behind nearby commercial properties have made her life “unlivable” and prompted her to plan a move from the city.
Godwin said an open culvert behind the Colinade building and the former ABC store sends stormwater onto her property during heavy rains, causing what she described as “the Mississippi River running through my yard.” She told councilmembers an overflowing…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
