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Residents urge traffic fixes and share community events during Douglas public comment
Summary
Public commenters invited residents to two Cochise College nonpartisan civic sessions, reported a successful book drive for the Boys and Girls Club, and raised safety concerns about Eighth Street/Washington Avenue striping, duplicate address numbering, and loud vehicle mufflers; city staff agreed to follow up with the resident.
Several members of the public addressed the council during the April 8 public‑comment period.
Abe Villarreal, speaking on behalf of Cochise College, invited the public to two nonpartisan charter education sessions ahead of a May 19 special election (April 14 at noon at Cochise College and April 16 at 5:00 p.m. at the Douglas Fire Department). Diana Pacheco, Douglas Market Manager, reported a book drive that collected 71 books for the Boys and Girls Club and announced live music and a community party at Raul Castro Park involving local schools and organizations.
Resident Harry Hill described safety concerns at Eighth Street and Washington Avenue, asserting that recent striping placed a travel lane on a trajectory that could endanger his property and pedestrians and asking the city to consider installing a four‑way stop. He said duplicate numbering in the 2100 block had impeded emergency responders locating his residence during an urgent situation and requested city action to resolve the conflict. Hill also complained about vehicles with loud muffler modifications and asked enforcement of state decibel limits. The mayor directed staff to follow up with Mr. Hill and scheduled a meeting to address his concerns.
City staff acknowledged the issues and pledged to investigate and return with follow‑up.
