2013 Town Meetings Set

The City Council will launch its 2013 Town Meeting schedule in March, with one in each ward through June.

Ward 1
7 p.m. Tuesday, March 12
Plainfield Senior Center, 400 E. Front St.
Ward 2
7 p.m. Wednesday, April 17
Cook School, 739 Leland Ave.
Ward 3
7 p.m. Wednesday, May 22
Cedarbrook School, 1049 Central Ave.
Ward 4
7 p.m. Wednesday, June 19
Jefferson School, 1750 E. Front St.

These meetings are intended to allow residents to share their concerns with the governing body in an open forum. While each ward is highlighted, residents from any ward have been welcomed to any of the four meetings.

Topics that have emerged at past meetings include the PMUA, youth concerns, economic development and more. Depending on the turnout, speakers may have more than one chance at the microphone. One of the most intense meetings concerned a proposal to put a 600-unit condo development in the Third Ward, on the Muhlenberg property.

Though aired at the meetings, many concerns require action by the administration or other entities not present at the council forums. The main benefit is that council members get a vivid picture of what is on the minds of constituents.and can follow up with legislation where possible.

Residents can always attend council meetings and speak during the public comment portion, or simply call or e-mail their council representatives with concerns. The added value of the town meetings is to have the full attention of the council for a couple of hours in your own ward.