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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Taylor public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Truck traffic on Wick Road
Mayor Woolley raised resident complaints about semis on Wick Road between Hinkle and Telegraph; police confirmed weights-and-measures enforcement will crack down, partly due to I-94 construction detours.
Northline Road improvements
Taylor will pay $75,112 of the cost of Northline Road improvements between Telegraph and Racho Road, shared with Wayne County. A smoother road is coming, despite the current construction mess.
Pardee Road sidewalk gap
A resident asked the city to complete a missing sidewalk on Pardee between Eureka and Ecorse, but unwilling property owners have blocked the project for 13 years.
Train blocking Beech Daly Road
A freight train has repeatedly blocked Beech Daly — once for 14-16 hours — rerouting traffic onto side streets and raising emergency-response worries. Residents were given the police non-emergency number to report blockages.
Local road funding transfer
The council shifted $675,000 from the Major Road Fund to the Local Road Fund to pay for added asphalt and concrete repair — the same transfer made in prior years, net-zero across the two funds.
Snow plowing and salt conservation strategy
Frequent snow events and a regional salt shortage pushed the city to add up to $40,000 in salt authority. DPW explained it budgets 80% of a 2,500-ton commitment and orders can now take weeks instead of days.