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Porterville
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Putnam-Tomah Sidewalks and Water Mains

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

Total mentions
1
Last 30 days
0

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Total project budget of about $1.5 million, including $596,523.82 in new water fund money.

✅Who benefits

Students walking to West Putnam School and residents of the Putnam-Tomah neighborhood.

⚠️Who could be affected

Residents are directly harmed by the lack of access to water, impacting daily life and health.

Mentions & discussions (2)

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