JOHN'S VISION

Public Safety Plan

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• Continue Expanding K-9 Units

• School Protection Plan

• Long Term Planning for Our Growth

• State of the Art Training For Police and Fire

• Continue to Lead the Region in EMS Participation

Renew and Energize Portage

​Downtown Plan

• Private/Public Partnership, City Center,A Modern Downtown, including WIFI/ Music

• LED Lighting in New Parking Areas

• Portage Mall Renovations

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Prioritize Infrastructure Plan

• Work tirelessly to get Willowcreek Road Paved

• LED Lighting, south of Highway 6.

• Renew Our West Side Drainage System

• Lighting along Route 6 from Countyline Road to Airport Road

Comprehensive Sidewalk Plan

• Sidewalks Just End this Practice Must Stop, It is Unacceptable.

• Sidewalks Beginning at Our Schools, Connecting Neighborhoods

• Connecting Sidewalks with Shopping and Parks

• Fixing Sidewalks in Our Older Neighborhoods

Transportation Planning

Study has been conducted, it is time to start planning.

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• Senior Transportation Considerations

• Road Expansion Needs

• Traffic Control Needs

“Welcome to Portage” Gateways

• Class and Beautiful Entrances with “Welcome” Signage

• Refreshed LED Lighting

• Vegetation and Trees in Medians