Resident urges caution over Walnut changes, warns parking shifts could increase danger
Aug 11, 2026
Renee Blaszewski, a resident near Empire and Walnut, told council she supports safety improvements but warned that removing parking on Walnut and moving cars to side streets could heighten risk for residents and night-shift workers and questioned potential home demolitions tied to federal grants.
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Resident Renee Blaszewski spoke during public comment about the potential effects of removing parking on Walnut Avenue and possible property acquisitions tied to federal funding. She said she has lived near Empire and Walnut for 18 years and is concerned about safety implications if cars are pushed onto side streets.
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