Summary
Fifty-three years after Vice Mayor McKervey told his mom the walk to West Putnam School needed sidewalks, the council funded curb, gutter, sidewalk and water main replacements for the flood-prone neighborhood.
At a glance
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- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Total project budget of about $1.5 million, including $596,523.82 in new water fund money.
Students walking to West Putnam School and residents of the Putnam-Tomah neighborhood.
Residents are directly harmed by the lack of access to water, impacting daily life and health.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Oct 6, 2026
Fifty-three years after Vice Mayor McKervey told his mom the walk to West Putnam School needed sidewalks, the council funded curb, gutter, sidewalk and water main replacements for the flood-prone neighborhood.
The wells have run dry in this California town, so why is a $1.2-million water system untapped?
The wells have run dry in this California town, so why is a $1.2-million water system untapped? Los Angeles Times
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