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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Bowling Green public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Vacant building enforcement program
City Council is considering an ordinance requiring registration of vacant buildings with steep fines, aimed at pushing owners to reuse empty structures. The commission discussed it but took no position, noting historic-but-undesignated buildings like the Corner Grill could be affected.
Public Safety Infrastructure
Construction on the new fire stations starts this week; Carter Park gets a temporary entrance while its road layout is rebuilt, and groundbreaking will be announced soon.
Not In Our Town community conversations
A survey on what role NIOT should play in Bowling Green drew 63 responses, now under review. Upcoming meeting details are coming.
Two new fire stations
Groundbreaking for the two new fire stations is September 29 at 2 p.m. near Carter Park — the public is invited.
Tenant education and rental property complaints
The city's housing office keeps getting calls from renters and landlords about disputes. They're handling them through education and outreach, and a community housing survey is open for input.
Enforcement of school-zone traffic signal on Fairview Avenue
A temporary light and left-turn-only sign protect bus operations at the high school and middle school during construction, but drivers have started ignoring them. Certifying the devices lets police actually issue citations instead of just warnings.
Fire Division wins national cardiac care award — fifth year running
Bowling Green's fire division earned the American Heart Association Mission: Lifeline Gold Plus Award for the fifth straight year, this time with honors for heart attack and stroke care. It reflects the training and emergency medical response of the city's firefighters and paramedics.
E-scooter and e-bike rules downtown and on sidewalks
New rules ban low-speed micromobility devices from downtown and ban motorized use on sidewalks elsewhere. Supporters cite pedestrian safety for elderly residents; Herald argues speed is the real issue and wants a full code overhaul.
Low-speed micromobility devices ordinance
A first-reading ordinance would update city rules on low-speed micromobility devices such as e-scooters.
Street parking congestion and child safety on Wexford Drive
New neighboring houses with work vans and multi-car households have pushed Tembo's family to street parking, sometimes blocking the sidewalk. The wider driveway is meant to fix that.