Traveling City Hall events are both listening sessions between the city and residents, and opportunities to get real city services in one location.
In this case, it’s at Potter’s Wheel at 333 Jefferson Avenue from 5:30 PM to 630 PM, April 29. Traveling City Halls are held quarterly.
"Through these events, we've been able to identify follow-up actions, whether that's related to code enforcement or infrastructure, or even neighborhood-related services such as housing," Terry said. "So it's really been important for us to to help build trust and Make government feel more accessible and responsive through these events.”
She said rising utility costs along with neighborhood conditions and public safety are hot topics for residents.
Over the previous nine sessions, they’ve learned to invite critical service providers and representatives from outside the city administration as well.
“So you'll always have representation from Lloyd4U, from CenterPoint, because those are, again, top of the mind issues for residents,” Terry said.
She begins the Traveling City Halls by taking questions from the audience. She says such accessibility is a carry over from when she was campaigning for mayor.
“It's one of the vehicles, or ways for us to provide a space for conversations, but it also gives us an opportunity to make government more accessible and convenient for local residents.”
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