Mayor's Message: It Has Been a Very Busy September (Oct 2, 2024)

I get a lot of questions from groups and individuals. When I know the answer, I answer in real-time. Some answers might be of broader interest. The items below came from my engagement with the EP Women’s Club, the Rotary Clubs, the QUO Ecology Panel, Mayor’s Coffee, Trustee Talks, Town Board meetings, individual meetings, and many other interactions.Downtown Parades and Events: The Catch the Glow parade and Halloween are planned as usual. The Rodeo Parade in 2025 will occur, though there is some discussion about the best place for it. There were some equine and staffing advantages related to having it close to the Events Center.The status of the Scottish/Irish Festival parade in 2025 will be determined by Peggy Young, the leader of the festival. I very much enjoy that great and popular event.Virginia and Riverside eastbound turns merging: A citizen asked about some merging murkiness at Virginia Drive and Riverside, where traffic simultaneously turning right onto eastbound Elkhorn. This should now be clarified now with the new pavement markings. (Virginia Drive eastbound turners should yield.)...   Read full story here:https://estesvalleyvoice.com/2024/10/02/it-has-been-a-very-busy-september/Visit Estesvalleyvoice.com