Shakertown Road Widening and Multi-Use Path Project

Objected to the Shakertown Road expansion, criticizing local funding increases, permanent grading impacts outside easements, tree removal, and questionable traffic counts.

Expressed safety concerns as a senior citizen regarding driveway visibility and shortening due to the road project.

A retired police chief urged council to reconsider the project, emphasizing the irreversible personal cost to homeowners' property and quality of life.

Presented police crash data showing only 10 accidents and zero pedestrian incidents over 5.5 years, arguing the project is a waste of $4 million.

Highlighted that the 10-foot sidewalk will sit right up against front doors and reduce property values by 10 to 15%.

Discussed the 2019 Thoroughfare Plan, questioning why Shakertown is being widened now and pointing out future maintenance burdens for the city.

Calculated property devaluations along Shakertown Road and requested the city place $2.3 million in an escrow account to compensate homeowners.