Fifth Aldermanic District
City Alderperson: Amy Heart, 345-2739
County Supervisor: Marion "Bud" Flood, 344-8243
Voting Location: Jefferson School, 1800 East Avenue
Polling place open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. on election day.

Residents Invited to Public Meeting on Closure of East Avenue

The public is invited to a hearing on the potential permanent closure of East Avenue, near Jefferson Elementary School. The public hearing is set for Wednesday, February 20 at 5 p.m. at Jefferson Elementary School, 1800 East Avenue.

The hearing is designed to gather feedback from parents, neighbors and residents on the proposal closure of East Avenue in front of Jefferson School. Representatives from the Stevens Point Area Public School District will also unveil initial drawings of some potential future uses for the space, including parking areas and green space.

Amy Heart, Stevens Point Alderperson, whose 5th District encompasses the school, said the input from neighbors and residents is important. "This is an opportunity to not only address safety concerns for
Jefferson school students, but to develop a project that will benefit the entire neighborhood," said Heart.

The school district will provide the preliminary results of the East Avenue Closure Survey that is being conducted through the end of February. The survey is compiling input on traffic flow, safety and
other issues as a result of the temporary closure.

There is still time to complete the survey. "The survey is the best way to get input for staff, parents, and neighbors on the potential impact of the street closure," said Heart. To get access to the survey visit the Stevens Point Area School District Web site or call the District Office at 345-5456.

Heart said that safety and traffic flow in the Jefferson School neighborhood has been an on-going issue for years and looks forward to seeing this come to resolution. "I am working with city and school staff, school district representatives and citizens," said Heart. "I want to help facilitate a cooperative partnership between the city and school district to create a safe environment for students as well as build a great asset for the neighborhood."

If you have questions or concerns, contact Jefferson Elementary School Principal Dave Lockett at 345-5418 or Alderperson Amy Heart at 345-2739.

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