Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in New Albany public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
2 issues in general
Diseased historic oak at 522 East Market Street
A massive Depression-era oak — one of the city's top trees — is dying from bacterial leaf scorch and dropping large branches. Falling limbs nearly hit cars and neighbors stopped parking on that side of the street, so the board decided removal is safer than waiting for a catastrophic failure. A replacement, likely a willow oak, will be planted.
Zoning letter to Central Christian Church over alleged on-site occupancy
The city's zoning office sent the church a letter alleging a homeless man had been living under an awning and that allowing it amounted to unpermitted transitional housing. Council members Phipps and Gohmann criticized the letter as heavy-handed, noting police had no incident record and the man has secured permanent housing.