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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Saginaw public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
2026 sidewalk and ADA ramp projects
Resident Melanie Velasco pressed the council on broken sidewalks on Superior, Fashion Square, and Russell, warning of fall injuries as winter approaches. Councilmember Ostash clarified sidewalks are the resident's responsibility, though a $40 right-of-way permit and city inspection are required for repairs.
2026 Local Road Millage Resurfacing and Water Main Replacement
The council was asked to add roughly $730,737 to the Lois Kay Contracting deal for the 2026 road millage project, pushing the total to about $3.7 million. That means more streets repaved and old water mains replaced.
Hancock and Ames reconstruction
A $1.57 million contract will rebuild Hancock and Ames from North Michigan to North Niagara.
Perkins Street reconstruction (Genesee Avenue to 17th Street)
Council formally adopted the state cost agreement to move the Perkins Street rebuild forward.
Street decertifications
Council removed portions of five streets — Wolcott, 12th, North Niagara, Congress Avenue, and Schaefer — from the city's certified road inventory, with Congress also vacated. This affects which roads the city must maintain.
Safe Streets Project
The council formally adopted the city's street safety action plan, drawing on federal countermeasures for sidewalks, crossings, speed management, and transit stops. Council Member Hammond highlighted its transit-infrastructure page.