Summary
The city manager confirmed the streetlight replacement effort is underway across miles of streets, with a hybrid approach and possible solar options, and more funding coming to the council.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jun 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
Additional funding item expected at the next council meeting.
Residents on dark streets, especially in east side neighborhoods.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council — June 4, 2026
Council members Margaret D'Arrigo and Aurelio Salazar pushed to call out street lighting explicitly, saying the city is too dark and unsafe. The council agreed to fold lighting into the streets-and-sidewalks improvement bullet.
City Council — February 3, 2026
The city manager confirmed the streetlight replacement effort is underway across miles of streets, with a hybrid approach and possible solar options, and more funding coming to the council.
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