THE FIRST “SHAPING UP THE 5TH” YIELDS A “TO DO” LIST
A SECOND “SHAPING UP THE 5TH” IS SET FOR July 30
A SECOND “SHAPING UP THE 5TH” IS SET FOR July 30
(Long Beach, CA) – Fifth District Councilwoman Gerrie Schipske and her staff are processing 133 service requests generated when residents took a walk around the Rancho Estates area on June 25th looking for infrastructure problems and other issues.
“If these residents can spot 133 problems, just think of what an entire neighborhood could do,” said Schipske. “It’s a great way to keep your body and your neighborhood in shape.”
The most common problems noted were raised sidewalks, cracked curbs, “alligatored” (multiple cracks and cratering) streets, faded street signs and trash cans left out after pick-up day. Some street signs were missing altogether. Some homes had dry and overgrown foliage, which presents a fire hazard.
“We don’t just walk the walk, ” she said. “The service requests are sorted out and forwarded to the city Public Works Department or whichever department applies and we’ll keep tabs on them to see that some action is taken. Many repairs made now will save the city a lot of money in the future.”
The next “Shaping Up the Fifth” is July 30th, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., covering the area east of Studebaker Road and north of Ward low Road. All residents are invited to wear their comfortable shoes and meet in front of Keller Elementary School, 7020 Brittain Street.
