Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Panama City public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
2 issues in roads
West Beach Drive road improvements and Chevron contamination
Residents again urged the city to repurpose the Beach Drive path grant to 11th Street, where they say a trail would serve more people safely; the city notes the state appropriation requires a waterfront path.
Ten-year paving program
A local contractor told the commission the city's paving-in-house numbers omit skilled labor, equipment maintenance, testing and materials shelf life. The commission asked for his questions to be answered and for a transparent cost comparison.