2024–25 · City-wide
Rat control and trash cans blocking sidewalks
The resident raises rats and cleanliness, noting trash cans left out after pickup make passing on sidewalks difficult.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.
The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
Rats and cleanliness, trash cans everywhere after trash pickup making sidewalk passing difficult
Details
- Cycle
- 2024–25
- Submitted
- July 30, 2024
- Neighborhood
- City-wide
- Portal category
- Streets & Sidewalks
- How it was submitted
- City-sponsored workshop
- Submission language
- English
Themes grouped with AI from resident idea text.
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