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Resident urges removal of streetlight; town to consult Duke Energy on 10‑year contract
Summary
Julie Van Leuven repeated requests that the town remove a streetlight near her home for personal and environmental reasons; commissioners confirmed a ten-year contract with Duke Energy and Mayor Young said she will contact Duke for follow-up and report next month.
Resident Julie Van Leuven told the board she prefers removal of a particular streetlight near her home, citing personal and environmental concerns, and asked the board to inspect the site and evaluate alternatives if removal is not feasible. Commissioners reviewed the town's contract with Duke Energy and confirmed the contract runs for a ten-year term.
Mayor Leigh Anne Young said she will contact Duke Energy about the request and provide an update in June. No motion or vote was recorded to change the streetlight status at this meeting; the item was recorded for follow-up and site inspection consideration.
