Residents of Victoria voiced urgent concerns during a recent city council meeting, highlighting significant issues affecting their neighborhoods.
One resident, Mr. Rondo, expressed frustration over ongoing sewer and plumbing leaks at the trailer park where he lives on East North Street. He reported that repairs have been slow, with only three days of work completed over two weeks. Rondo described the area as a \"mud pit,\" making it difficult for residents and services like Meals on Wheels to navigate. He urged the trailer park owner, a successful attorney, to take responsibility for the situation, noting the substantial monthly income generated from lot fees. Rondo emphasized the need for immediate action, stating that the current conditions are embarrassing and hazardous.
Another resident, Kendra Nate Ward, raised alarm about a severe rodent problem stemming from a nearby vacant property on East Warren Avenue. She reported seeing large rats and expressed concern for her family's health, especially after discovering that rats had damaged her air conditioning unit. Ward mentioned that neighbors have struggled for years to address the issue with the vacant house, which remains an eyesore and a health hazard. She has contacted city officials but has yet to see any action taken.
Both residents called for the city council's intervention to address these pressing community issues, underscoring the need for timely and effective responses to maintain public health and safety.