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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Bowling Green public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
FLOCK license plate reader policy
A WKU student told commissioners the city's FLOCK/ALPR program tracks residents' movements with unanswered questions about data storage, deletion and federal access — and urged the city to pause expansion while other Kentucky cities have suspended or curtailed theirs.
Pedestrian safety restrictions in rights-of-way
The city finalized the closing of an unimproved right-of-way on Scott Lane with a unanimous binding second reading.
Missing stop sign and sewage odor complaint near Scholar House
A resident reported a stolen stop sign on Brownslock Road near Scholar House Apartments — where school buses stop and kids cross — and recurring sewage smells at her senior complex. The mayor referred both to Public Works, noting the road may fall under county jurisdiction.
First-Responder Mental Health and Wellness Program
A $170,500 renewal with Help the Helpers keeps confidential peer support and counseling running for police, fire, and other city employees — a program credited with improving retention and possibly saving lives.