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| "Comment: Better visibility on roads. Reflectors and better signage\nTopics: transportation, infrastructure, public safety\n\nComment: Both school districts shamefully manipulate low economic status parents to gain Title I funding. It should stop.\nTopics: education, schools, poverty\n\nComment: Solving the drug crisis should not mean people with health problems/injuries have to suffer with severe pain.\nTopics: opiods, drugs, medicine\nComment: " + | |
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| Topics: [ ' transportation', ' infrastructure\n\n' ] | |
| Smallhouse Rd (at Campbell Ln) heading into town needs to be widened to have room for three lanes (left turn, straight, right turn). | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' charities', ' nonprofits', ' arts' ] | |
| More free meeting space for nonprofits. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' enviroment', '' ] | |
| Hawaii outlaws billboards tokeep the landscape from being blocked I would love to see Bowling Green billboard free | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' public safety', ' seniors\n' ] | |
| Provide accessible transportation for seniors that have difficulty driving | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' transportation', ' infrastructure', ' public' ] | |
| Better visibility on roads. Reflectors and better signage | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' workforce', ' jobs\n\n' ] | |
| The main problem facing is the workforce development. There is over 6500 jobs open in Warren County. This is a big issue. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' traffic', ' roads', ' infrastructure' ] | |
| Raise drivers license from 16 to 18 and IMPROVE DRIVERS ED CLASSES in High schools Believe me they are pitiful. | |
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| Topics: [ ' recreation', ' parks', ' youth' ] | |
| BG's Kummer Little gym is open limited hours for indoor track. On other hand, County has new gyms that are open lots of hrs. Inequitable. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' education', ' civic engagement', '' ] | |
| We need faster internet service. | |
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| Topics: [ ' youth centers', ' after-' ] | |
| After school activity centers for youth with later hours of operation. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' environment', ' infrastructure\ncomment' ] | |
| SNAP grants for neighborhood improvements should be available in Warren County, not just in the city. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' education', ' schools', ' transportation' ] | |
| A round about would be the best solution to improve traffic flow on Fairview Ave at Keriakes Park. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' housing\n\ncomment:' ] | |
| More affordable home ownership options. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' state regulations', ' infrastructure\n' ] | |
| Street lights should be required on residential streets in town. Too many dark corners. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' zoning', ' historic preservation', '' ] | |
| We must ensure historic preservation codes are properly enforced in our historic districts; lack of consistency erodes our unique aesthetic. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' parking', ' square', ' hospitality' ] | |
| More parking for Fountain Square to become a pedestrian zone. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' cable', ' telecommunications\n\n' ] | |
| Cable TV providers should include all local channels. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' roads', ' engineering', ' traffic' ] | |
| Create shoulders on the bypass. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' crime', ' emergency services', '' ] | |
| New buildings should not be built right up to the sidewalk to inhibit seeing around corners when driving. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' education', ' schools', ' poverty' ] | |
| Both school districts shamefully manipulate low economic status parents to gain Title I funding. It should stop. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' immigration', ' language\n\n' ] | |
| Emphasize that ALL immigrants should learn and speak ENGLLISH. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' recreation', ' parks', ' arts' ] | |
| More walking/nature trails in our sports-centric parks. Have certain hours where walkers can enjoy the beauty of Paul Walker Golf Course. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' traffic and parking. arts' ] | |
| Build parking garage behind Spencer’s, remove some parking from Ft. Square. Add a green space on top of garage! Soccer field or rooftop food | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' crime', ' jobs', ' welfare' ] | |
| Many people want something for nothing and if they don't get it they steal it instead of working for it. We are producing a gimme society. | |
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| Topics: [ ' animal welfare', ' animals\n' ] | |
| Pass a No animals on chains in the county. | |
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| Topics: [ ' cornerstones', ' infrastructure', '' ] | |
| There are not enough family-centered activities to do down town. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' law enforcement', ' police', '' ] | |
| BGPD needs to work toward community policing, where cops patrol the neighborhoods they live in. Stop incentivizing cops to live in suburbs | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' traffic', ' roads', ' infrastructure' ] | |
| Access Rd, east side of Scottsville Rd. in shopping dist causes congestion. Give right of way to access road or cross streets, not a mix! | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' roads', ' infrastructure', ' traffic' ] | |
| There needs to be a stoplight at the intersection of Shive Lane and Ken Bale Blvd to improve traffic flow. The backups there are awful. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' schools', ' united school district' ] | |
| Parents should be able to send their kids to the school district of their choice no matter where they live in Bowling Green/Warren County. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' marijuana', ' drug policy\n' ] | |
| Bowling Green needs to pass a resolution in support of medical cannabis. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' homelessness', ' poverty', ' public' ] | |
| The Public Library "Internet Café" has become a hangout for the homeless, and this has become an issue the community has chosen to ignore. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' business', ' voters\' guide' ] | |
| Locally owned, small businesses should get incentives and assistance -- not chains and outside investors. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' infrastructure', ' flooding', ' pumping' ] | |
| City officials need to spread resources across city and not just focus on wealthy neighborhoods. Low-income areas of city are ignored. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' environment', ' land-use' ] | |
| City and County should convert existing street lighting to Dark Sky Complaint Lights. #Nomoreorangeglow | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' traffic safety', ' infrastructure\n' ] | |
| The traffic intersection at Scottsville Rd and Pascoe Blvd needs some immediate attention as far as congestion. It's very unsafe. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' education', ' schools', ' transportation' ] | |
| Traffic flow on Cavemill Rd during peek hours (3pm - 5pm) | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' parks', ' recreation\n\n' ] | |
| 24hr parks would be a huge, and relatively inexpensive, benefit for the many people in our community who work 2nd and 3rd shifts. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' environment', ' recycling', ' garbage' ] | |
| Recycling services need to be improved and modernized. Current contractor uses outdated equipment, services are messy, company unresponsive. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' animals', ' pets', ' san' ] | |
| Pass an ordinance that requires pet owners to pay a fee if their pets are not fixed. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' animals', ' health', ' animal' ] | |
| A fine if your cat or dog is picked up as a stray and is not spayed or neutered in the county. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' opiods', ' drugs' ] | |
| Solving the drug crisis should not mean people with health problems/injuries have to suffer with severe pain. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' education', ' schools\ncomment' ] | |
| Other counties have school at home on snow days so that kids do not have to make up days. This should be considered for here. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' land use', ' government', '' ] | |
| Fines and other enforcement actions should be taken against landlords who don't keep up with their properties. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' ecology', ' recycling\n\n' ] | |
| Businesses and multi-family dwellings should be required to offer and use recycling services. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' infrastructure', ' restaurants', ' food' ] | |
| Support more local chefs and brewers! White Squirrel is fantastic and I want to see more of it in BG! | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' animals', ' pets', ' responsible' ] | |
| Pass a no animals in a hot car ordinance. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' transportation', ' lgbtqai', '' ] | |
| Police should not focus on Public Intoxication charges for people walking home. We should encourage people to walk -- not drive drunk. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' physical education', ' health', '' ] | |
| Insist that schools at all levels have daily physical activity for all students to help combat the childhood obesity crisis. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' schools', ' education', ' religion' ] | |
| A private (catholic) high school would be beneficial to all. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' real estate', ' rental properties' ] | |
| Older neighborhoods change from owner occupied to rental. Deterioration occurs. Stronger landlord/tenant laws needed! | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' transportation', ' railroad\n\n' ] | |
| Install a "train" sign visible from the Nashville, Industrial & Russellville road entrances to reroute traffic when a trains are crossing. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' drugs', ' opioids\n\n' ] | |
| Doctors should not overreact to the opioid crisis. People in pain shouldn't suffer because others lack self control and abuse the system. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' roads', ' airports\n\n' ] | |
| Provide regular and affordable daily transport to Nashville Airport from Bowling Green. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' veterans', ' animals', ' pets' ] | |
| We need more pet stores | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' crime', ' public safety\n' ] | |
| Fountain Square is experiencing an increase in aggressive panhandling, BGPD needs to establish their presence for citizen's safety. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' growth/development\ncomment' ] | |
| City/county leaders should be cautious of "build it and they will come" mentality for growth and development. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' medicene', ' gvm' ] | |
| Doctors who prescribe pain and tranquilizing meds too easily fuel the drug dependency crisis. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' unions', ' jobs\n\n' ] | |
| Working folks need ordinances struck down that prevent them from assembling to bargain for better pay. benefits and working conditions. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' universities', ' food', ' dining' ] | |
| There should be more healthy food options near/on campus of WKU. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' drugs', ' heroin', ' op' ] | |
| The face of drug dealers has changed. Today most opioid drug dealers are doctors or teenagers in the suburbs ordering from China. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' taxes', ' government', ' infrastructure' ] | |
| Lower taxes by auditing every department for total accountability & make cuts where possible. Stop city government waste. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' seating', ' zoning', ' meetings' ] | |
| There should be an actual complaint filed by a neighbor before Code Enforcement writes a violation. Stop harassing hardworking citizens. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' crime', ' drugs', ' politics' ] | |
| We know fentanyl is coming through our post office. Law enforcement should have dogs finding it before it kills the next youth. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' mentoring', ' youth', '' ] | |
| Bowling Green needs more accessible programs for mentorships of young adults and teenagers. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' weather', ' science\n\n' ] | |
| Mesonet provides valuable and protective weather information and funding for it should not be cut. | |
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| Topics: [ ' lgbt', ' sexual' ] | |
| More gender-neutral bathrooms need to be seen across BG on WKU's campus, in local businesses, etc. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' food', ' healthy food\n' ] | |
| Bowling Green should have more healthy/clean eating options for those who have limited diets. | |
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| Topics: [ ' county', ' license', ' driving' ] | |
| You can't get a job in this county at a large place of employment if you have OLD DUI's on your record. This is an un-needed punishment! | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' media', ' press', ' politics' ] | |
| The Bowling Green Daily News is too politically slanted. | |
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| Topics: [ ' arts and culture\n\n' ] | |
| Bowling Green needs more cultural and educational establishments, like sciemce, history and art museums. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' parks\n' ] | |
| Every citizen should be within 1 mile of some shaded green space. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' commerce', ' public transportation', '' ] | |
| More roundabouts for intersections | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' public safety\n\ncomment' ] | |
| Consistent, once a month testing of our emergency sirens, not just before potential bad weather. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' urban decay', ' zoning\n' ] | |
| Bowling Green should have basic zoning mandates in order to beautify decrepit buildings/gravel lawns/general trashiness. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' gender relations', ' fratern' ] | |
| Greek Life should be monitored on WKU's campus. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' public safety', ' code enforcement' ] | |
| stronger enforcement of junk cars in yards and trashy looking yards in general | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' environment', ' urban sprawl' ] | |
| Low-income areas should get beautification money -- not the wealthy who can afford it themselves. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' education', ' schools\n\n' ] | |
| Support non-public (or public charter) school choice options, and make choice viable for families of ALL income levels. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' education', ' schools', ' after' ] | |
| Community Education provides after-school care necessary to working parents. Funding should not be cut. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' landlord and tenant' ] | |
| Judge/prosecutors should not let influential family of victim push extraordinarily harsh sentences & create more victims, ruined young lives | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' transportation', ' infrastructure', ' public' ] | |
| Scottsville Rd should be 4+ lanes between I-65 & Lovers Lane, get rid of the service Rd. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' internet', ' broadband', ' rural' ] | |
| How is it that surrounding counties have county wide high speed internet, yet one third of Warren County residents have slow or no internet? | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' transportation', ' infrastructure', ' roads' ] | |
| Kentucky and Adams streets should be two-way roads. Adams St. should be zoned commercial, and Kentucky St. should be zoned residential. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' elections', ' elections\n\n\n' ] | |
| Need term limits for all local elected officiałs | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' biking', ' recreation', ' biking' ] | |
| Have a Dual Slalom Course, Pump Track & Bike Skills Course co-located by the Low Hollow Mountain Bike Trail at Weldon Peete Park. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' congresman', ' immigration' ] | |
| The very low number of immigrants coming to our county last year was a good thing. Saves costs: Schools, courts, social services-Our taxes! | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' animals\n\ncomment:' ] | |
| People should not be allowed to bring their pets every place or store they go to. | |
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| Topics: [ ' marijuana', ' federal government', '' ] | |
| There should be no punishment for small amounts of marijuana possession, in my opinion | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' health', ' swimming', ' pools' ] | |
| Indoor swimming pools for public use and therapy year around without time restrictions due to special swim leagues. Encourage healthier life | |
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| Topics: [ ' louisville metro council district 16' ] | |
| City officials need to work with WKU admin. to address the noise & public nuisance problems with the frat houses and homeowners downtown. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' landuse', ' farmland', '' ] | |
| We need to carefully preserve agricultural land | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' policy', ' trees', ' urban' ] | |
| All new and existing sidewalks should have shade trees | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' identification', ' infrastructure\n\n' ] | |
| It should be mandatory for all homes/businesses to have visible marking on mailbox and building for their address. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' urban sprawl', ' land' ] | |
| The travesty going up on Fairview Ave. should never have been allowed | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' environment', ' solar power', '' ] | |
| We need more incentives for individual and business solar power | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' transportation', ' infrastructure\n\n' ] | |
| Better enforcement of traffic violations. Too many running red lights, parking in fire lanes, cell phone usage while driving | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' fluoridation', ' drugs', '' ] | |
| Everyone needs to research (fluoride)...definitely need this to disappear from our water | |
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| Topics: [ ' dvc', ' farmers market' ] | |
| We need a 6 day a week farmer's market that is open at least 5 hours - | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' land use', ' transportation', '' ] | |
| Highway exits spur development, which would likely lead to undesireable suburban sprawl. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' drugs', ' infrastructure', ' taxation' ] | |
| Legalizing marijuana at the state level could produce substantial tax revenue, but if only BG did, it would cause problems. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' communications', ' infrastructure\n\n' ] | |
| Increase Internet/Cell/Phone service throughout the county. First deal with areas that currently don't have any option. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' trees', ' environment', ' green' ] | |
| All new and existing single family housing should have at least one shade tree planting | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' signage', ' zoning', ' business' ] | |
| Animated digital business signs are a road hazard. They distract drivers. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' american liberal arts colleges', '' ] | |
| Higher education is intended to help young people develop into informed, well-rounded citizens who contribute positively to society. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' parks & recreation', ' family' ] | |
| Please increase more family friendly activities | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' housing', ' housing affordability', '' ] | |
| Bowling Green needs more pet-friendly housing options for renters. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' mlive', ' schools', '' ] | |
| Future charter schools would be a financial burden to public school funding, unless they are held to accountability by local school boards. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' drugs', ' opioids\n\n' ] | |
| Doctors over-prescribing opioids should be sentenced at least as harshly as street dealers if not more harshly due to their knowledge. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' city', ' county\n\n' ] | |
| City/county gov't. (in all of there forms) must reflect the racial/ethnic city/county population demographic to assist in recruitment/growth | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' recreation', ' land use', '' ] | |
| A kayak trail from Lampkin Park to Barren River. Improved River access. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' opiods', ' drugs' ] | |
| American comfort and avoidance of any pain or suffering drives the drug dependency problem. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' senior citizens', ' seniors', '' ] | |
| More weekend activites are needed for YOUNG Seniors, who arent yet ready for Bingo nights. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' youth', ' recreation\n\n' ] | |
| We need more activities/places to go for teenagers; basically all there is are places to eat, the mall, and the bowling alley | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' sexuality', ' sex education', '' ] | |
| Sex education should include information about consent, safe sex practices, and STD spread and prevention. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' government', ' term limits\n' ] | |
| Term limits should be initiated on county executives. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' infrastructure', ' public safety\n' ] | |
| Tuckertown area needs fire protection. Currently rated Class 10 expensive insurance. Water lines are close by on Otter Gap & Tuckertown Rds. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' taxes\n\ncomment:' ] | |
| City residents do not receive adequate return on County Taxes paid. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' health', ' birth control', '' ] | |
| Birth control should be an OTC drug- access to it in Kentucky and in Bowling Green is limited for many women. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' opiods', ' drugs' ] | |
| We need more regulation of opioid drugs, both prescribed and illicit. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' food', ' groceries\n\n' ] | |
| A fresh food grocery store to be built in Delafield and Morgantown rd areas within walking distance of residents. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' homelessness\n\ncomment:' ] | |
| We need to replace "Room at the Inn" services with temporary decent housing connected to aid agencies for the homeless | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' education', ' public schools\n' ] | |
| Educate high schoolers on their options after they graduate | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' property rights\n\ncomment' ] | |
| I should be allowed to keep my yard & home in any manner I please. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' mental health', ' psychology', '' ] | |
| There should be a push to improve mental health awareness and availability in Bowling Green. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' r16 traffic township', '' ] | |
| Traffic and toxic vehicle dependency should NOT be a topic of priority for this city. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' public safety', ' construction\n' ] | |
| Five lane Cemetery Road from Interchange to By Pass, except four lanes through the Cemetery with median prohibiting left turns. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' drugs', ' policy', ' farming' ] | |
| We need more Community Farming Programs(where you pay farmers money up front and during harvest you get fresh fruits/veggies, eggs, etc) | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' internet', ' wireless technology\n' ] | |
| Free WIFI in certain areas - particularly around Fountain Squre | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' infrastructure', ' development', ' housing' ] | |
| Urban sprawl in Bowling Green is a major problem that has made this city less walking/bike friendly. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' healthcare', ' drug epidemic', '' ] | |
| Promote access to mental health treatment, rather than treating addicts as criminals. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' athletics', ' parks', ' sports' ] | |
| Bowling Green needs an indoor / outdoor sports event complex/ | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' infrastructure', ' economy', ' public' ] | |
| The bypass area must be developed and utilized for new businesses and attractive structures. It is a neglected area that is losing business. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' greenspace', ' housing', '' ] | |
| BG can’t compete with Nashville or Louisville for young professionals | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' assistance', ' programs', ' food' ] | |
| Provide a food assistance program for college students as students lots of times do not qualify for food stamps due to living on campus | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' housing', ' poverty\ncomment' ] | |
| Consider asking low-income or disabled residents what they really need. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' public safety', ' community health' ] | |
| people need to understand that a STOP sign means STOP, not just slow down and keep going. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' student life', ' transportation\n' ] | |
| The speed limit on WKU campus should be increased from 15 miles per hour to 25 miles per hour. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' nature', ' trees', ' pollutants' ] | |
| Shade trees should be required plantings along all Greenways | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' infrastructure', ' buildings', ' libraries' ] | |
| Plan for people, not cars. Walking should be enjoyable, not a hazard. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' walmarts', ' regulation' ] | |
| Bowling Green has been monopolized by Houchens. Limit their growth they own too much of the city for it to be fair to other businesses | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' environment', ' trees', ' transportation' ] | |
| Every new apartment building should have shaded parklike space for refreshment of its tenants | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' minimum wage\n\nthe' ] | |
| Minimum wage needs to go o $15 per hour | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' religion', ' separation of church' ] | |
| Bowling Green needs a stronger separation of church-mosque-temple and state. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' public transit', ' infrastructure', '' ] | |
| Connect business parking lots to reduce unnecessary traffic on main roadways | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' culture', ' performing arts', '' ] | |
| Concerts and performing arts activities must reflect the diverse racial/ethnic demographic of the city/county. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' infrastructure', ' publicwork', '' ] | |
| Warren county needs to be more proactive about keeping their county maps up to date of new roads or developments especially online. (Google) | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' opiods', ' drugs' ] | |
| We need to offer free full panel STD testing to students and low income families | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' traffic', ' road culture\n' ] | |
| Many drivers fail to stop as traffic lights turn red. As many as 3 cars will travel through an intersection after light has changed to red. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' traffic', ' transportation\n\n' ] | |
| Drivers tests in BG should test over the rules of a turnabout. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' transportation\n\ncomment:' ] | |
| Build parking areas. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' transit.\ncomment:' ] | |
| An unmanned trolley system, possibly solar, might be better long term than buses for some areas. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' schools', ' public education\n' ] | |
| Allow parents that take their kids out of public schools to use that money in a private school. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' smoking', ' public parks\n' ] | |
| Smoking should not be allowed in public parks. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' affordable food', ' food deserts' ] | |
| Bowling Green needs more access to affordable , healthy, local food sources. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' downtown', ' riverfront', '' ] | |
| The area of downtown and the riverfront should continue to be developed for entertainment and recreation for both day and night activities. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' parks', ' environment', ' tourism' ] | |
| More green spaces. All of our parks have just become sports complexes! | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' internet', ' fiber', ' technology' ] | |
| Our city should make a bid for Google Fiber to help compete with Spectrum and AT&T. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' smoking\n\ncomment:' ] | |
| Smoking should not be allowed within 25 feet of a business. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' pollution', ' air quality' ] | |
| BG Parks needs more funding from City | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' schools', ' city schools\n' ] | |
| City School taxes are too high , they need to budget more | |
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| Topics: [ ' arts', ' education', ' schools' ] | |
| Public school systems need to provide more funding for art education programs, such as music, theater, and visual arts. | |
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| Topics: [ ' holly street', ' sidewalks\n' ] | |
| Holly drive needs sidewalks | |
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| Topics: [ ' cars/trucks' ] | |
| The city of Bowling Green should enforce their existing noise ordinance. | |
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| Topics: [ ' traffic', ' infrastructure\n\n' ] | |
| Some of the roads in the city are not wide enough to put sidewalks in but they do anyway catherine dr is ridiculous | |
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| Topics: [ ' animals', ' public safety\n' ] | |
| There should never be a leash law in the county - neighborhood dogs protect, play with and teach kids. It was a factor in living in county. | |
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| Topics: [ ' education', ' hiv/aids' ] | |
| In order to combat teen pregnancy and STD rates, high schools in Bowling Green should offer comprehensive, medically accurate sex education. | |
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| Topics: [ ' economic development', ' downtown', '' ] | |
| Better parking around the square would draw in more college students who like to shop but can not find parking downtown. | |
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| Topics: [ ' long term planning', ' safety' ] | |
| The Smokey Bones entrance off of Scottsville Road is extremely dangerous and needs a traffic light. | |
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| Topics: [ ' equality', ' discrimination\ncomment' ] | |
| NO to the "Fairness" Ordinance. Current law is sufficient. ZERO reported instances where LGBTQ people have been discriminated against in BG | |
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| Topics: [ ' business signage', ' local business' ] | |
| Regulate the size & brightness of business signs. | |
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| Topics: [ ' aging', ' elders', ' parks' ] | |
| Affordable supports for the elderly and aging population are needed in our community. | |
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| Topics: [ ' drugs', ' poverty\n\n' ] | |
| There should be more effort put into teaching students about any potential harmful side effects of drugs, illegal or otherwise. | |
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| Topics: [ ' education', ' schools', ' arts' ] | |
| More creative learning classes | |
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| Topics: [ ' infrastructure', ' public safety\n' ] | |
| County needs to extend water lines in Tuckertown area. About a dozen homes don't have county water or fire hydrants! | |
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| Topics: [ ' zoning\ncomment: we' ] | |
| Allow residence of an area to vote on new developments that might have impact on them opposed to commissioners/magistrates getting kickbacks | |
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| Topics: [ ' education', ' stds\n' ] | |
| Schools should offer more comprehensive sexual education to help lower STD and teen pregnancy rates. | |
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| Topics: [ ' recycling', ' waste' ] | |
| Recycling should be encouraged by not charging for the service | |
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| Topics: [ ' public transit', ' infrastructure', '' ] | |
| Better public transit and runs 24 /7 so people without cars can get to work. Also more stops added in residential areas. | |
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| Topics: [ ' sidewalks', ' transportation\n\n' ] | |
| More sidewalks would be great, but first let’s stop people parking on them. Or stop spending money building them. Whichever. | |
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| Topics: [ ' infrastructure', ' roads', ' public' ] | |
| Individual unhappiness combined with easy legal and illegal availability of drugs drives the opioid crisis. | |
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| Topics: [ ' gender', ' lgbtq', ' housing' ] | |
| There should be gender-neutral housing options on WKU's campus for LGBTQ+ students. | |
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| Topics: [ ' rail', ' development', ' planning' ] | |
| I wish we had train service to Nashville | |
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| Topics: [ ' pest control', ' environment' ] | |
| Too much money is spent on making sure we cut our grass and don't park in the yard. | |
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| Topics: [ ' city of houston', ' police' ] | |
| Houston "courtesy police" maintain safety on access rds enforcing right of way & parking/litter rules, assist traffic flow - we need! | |
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| Topics: [ ' lgbt', ' equality\n\n' ] | |
| People in Bowling Green should not be discriminated against based on their sexual orientation. | |
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| Topics: [ ' animals', ' animal control\n' ] | |
| Leash laws should be more strictly enforced in both the city and county | |
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| Topics: [ ' education', ' schools\n\n' ] | |
| Post-secondary training programs for special education students. | |
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| Topics: [ ' transportation', ' infrastructure', ' biking' ] | |
| Install new sidewalks along major roads, like Three Springs, and city-wide bike routes, to decrease likelihood of accidents | |
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| Topics: [ ' campus', ' food', ' commerce' ] | |
| There needs to be better access to grocery stores and restaurants from WKU's campus. | |
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| Topics: [ ' fuel', ' roads', ' gasoline' ] | |
| Local fuel prices need to investigated. | |
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| Topics: [ ' recreation\n\ncomment:' ] | |
| Bowling Green needs Community Enrichment Classes that include woodworking, welding, gardening and general home beautification for hobbyist. | |
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| Topics: [ ' infrastructure', ' public safety\n' ] | |
| The Barren River water front needs to be improved on both sides of the river and include canoeing and kayaking water features in the river. | |
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| Topics: [ ' infrastructure', ' infrastructure-design' ] | |
| Multi-use sidewalks should have fixtures for skateboards, bikes like small ramps etc. | |
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| Topics: [ ' safety', ' sex crimes', '' ] | |
| There need to be harsher punishments for WKU campus rapes/sexual assaults. | |
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| Topics: [ ' crime', ' fraud', ' mis' ] | |
| BGMU needs to be held accountable for their rates and "averages." | |
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| Topics: [ ' education', ' schools', ' poverty' ] | |
| City schools should be redistricted to more evenly distribute the kids. | |
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| Topics: [ ' college', ' drugs', ' housing' ] | |
| Make areas around WKU's campus livable for college students. Eliminating section 8 housing will lead to less crime & lower cost of attendance. | |
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| Topics: [ ' community', ' anxiety\n\n' ] | |
| Resources to better integrate immigrants and refugees into the community should be put into place. | |
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| Topics: [ ' university', ' cooperation\ncomment' ] | |
| There should be more cooperation between WKU and Bowling Green, especially for things like internships and community involvement. | |
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| Topics: [ ' parking', ' parking', ' public' ] | |
| WKU should consider building a parking structure at the Chestnut St lot. | |
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| Topics: [ ' traffic', ' infrastructure\ncomment' ] | |
| Busy roads like the by pass either need turn lanes or block left hand turns except at stop lights. | |
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| Topics: [ ' parks', ' exercise', ' swimming' ] | |
| Take advantage of the wonderful summers in KY and have more outdoor public swimming spaces | |
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| Topics: [ ' agriculture', ' food', ' food' ] | |
| Local food and small farms are one of BG best attractions. | |
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| Topics: [ ' arts', ' economy\ncomment' ] | |
| Encourage local business development with grants, etc. For a city this size, it is ridiculous that we have basically one local coffee shop! | |
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| Topics: [ ' parking', ' safety', ' transportation' ] | |
| Parking on the WKU campus should be more accessible to students and visitors. | |
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| Topics: [ ' community-development', ' parks' ] | |
| City/county parks should be focused on creating and maintain green places for residents to join.Avoid cement parking and adding buildings | |
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| Topics: [ ' gambling', ' casinos', ' tourism' ] | |
| Casinos. Bring them here. | |
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| Topics: [ ' healthcare', ' doctors\n' ] | |
| We have an estimated 125,000 people but we still don't have a hospital that is trauma center and have to ship everyone to TN or Louisville. | |
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| Topics: [ ' recycling\n\ncomment:' ] | |
| Curbside Recycling and/or Recycle Center in South Warren County | |
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| Topics: [ ' arts', ' music', ' theater' ] | |
| The arts enrich our city. | |
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| Topics: [ ' land use', ' zoning', '' ] | |
| Zoning changes should only be made with the consent of a majority of the neighbors in the affected area. | |
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| Topics: [ ' government', ' cleanliness', '' ] | |
| Work needs to be done on improving litter pick up and encouraging people dispose of their litter correctly. | |
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| Topics: [ ' election', ' voting', ' ballot' ] | |
| One should not be able to literally "buy" their way into ability to vote in an election in a locality they do not live in. $ don't buy vote | |
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| Topics: [ ' infrastructure', ' bicycles', ' recreation' ] | |
| More bike trails and walking trails would be a great addition. | |
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| Topics: [ ' transportation\n\ncomment:' ] | |
| Widen Cemetry Road, Russellville Road, Lover’s Lane, Campbell Lane, The Old ByPass, and Scotsville Road from old ByPass to Natcher Parkway. | |
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| Topics: [ ' transportation', ' infrastructure\n\n' ] | |
| Complete the ky. 185 restructuring project. | |
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| Topics: [ ' sports', ' gambling\n\n' ] | |
| We need an NBA team. I think we should put the arena where the airport is. Think about it. | |
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| Topics: [ ' housing', ' landlord/ten' ] | |
| Bowling Green should pass the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (or URLTA) to ensure basic standards for landlords and tenants. | |
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| Topics: [ ' noise', ' ordinances', ' zoning' ] | |
| Noise ordinances should be enacted and enforced in the county as they are in the city. | |
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| Topics: [ ' technology', ' internet', ' broadband' ] | |
| We need to grow the internet infrastructure particularly in growing areas of the county like Alvaton. | |
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| Topics: [ ' infrastructure', ' transportation\n\n' ] | |
| Some county roads, such as Hammett Hill Road, are so narrow it's hard for two cars to pass. Surely they could make them a little wider. | |
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| Topics: [ ' environment', ' litter\ncomment' ] | |
| BG has a bad problem with littering. My husband and I fill up to 5 recycle bins every week between downtown and campus, cleaning it all up. | |
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| Topics: [ ' public works', ' infrastructure', '' ] | |
| city needs to work on water run off when we have a lot of rain.. to many places flood on roadways makes driving very dangerous.. | |
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| Topics: [ ' education', ' arts\n\n' ] | |
| Arts-based charter schools | |
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| Topics: [ ' rent control', ' politics', '' ] | |
| Enact rent control laws to stabilize the constant increase in rates. | |
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| Topics: [ ' tourism', ' transportation\ncomment' ] | |
| Junking up highways/roadways with signs should not be the primary way tourism is promoted. | |
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| Topics: [ ' animals', ' animal rights\n' ] | |
| Relax restrictions on fencing in Home Owners Associations to promote people keeping animals on leashes or in fenced yards. | |
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| Topics: [ ' transportation', ' infrastructure', ' public' ] | |
| Work,with State to complete a wide loop from Scottsville Road across N I65 to N Natcher Pk way. | |
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| Topics: [ ' housing', ' urban', ' development' ] | |
| Rent is too expensive inside the city limits. | |
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| Topics: [ ' taxes', ' schools', ' property' ] | |
| Unelected school board officials should not have the power to create, add, or increase "school taxes". | |
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| Topics: [ ' neighborhoods', ' better city', '' ] | |
| It would be great if people in neighborhoods could get to know each other better and neighborhoods were like small communities of neighbors. | |
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| Topics: [ ' recycling\n\nscript:' ] | |
| Recycling centers should be moved out of town. | |
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| Topics: [ ' parking', ' transportation', ' parking' ] | |
| Extra police, or parking enforcement unit should be on duty during events to maintain legal parking | |
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| Topics: [ ' entertainment', ' arts\n\n' ] | |
| SKYPAC needs to bring in younger, more entertaining acts. It will fall apart if they keep only catering to 50+. Could be a great venue. | |
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| Topics: [ ' restaurants', ' buses\n\n' ] | |
| I think we have enough restaurants. | |
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| Topics: [ ' holidays', ' halloween' ] | |
| Trick or treating should last longer after dark. Many decorations don't show til then. Also start later, parents can't get home in time! | |
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| Topics: [ ' development', ' trees\n\n' ] | |
| Too many trees have been torn down to make way for new developments. We should re-plant more trees around Bowling Green. | |
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| Topics: [ ' suburb', ' infrastructure', ' taxes' ] | |
| New developments should help pay to widen the roads in the areas where they are increasing traffic. | |
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| Topics: [ ' infrastructure', ' safety', ' environment' ] | |
| Bowling Green is an excellent place to raise a family, shop, worship, get an education, and recreate. I feel safe in most places here in BG. | |
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| Topics: [ ' education', ' schools', ' immigration' ] | |
| City/County schools should have a minimum one year classroom for immigrant and refugee students so they can learn english, culture and laws | |
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| Topics: [ ' jobs', 'immigration', 'econom' ] | |
| It is easy to find a good job in Warren County. | |
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| Topics: [ ' community-and-soc' ] | |
| City and county parks departments should provide more programming for adults and seniors. | |
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| Topics: [ ' workforce', ' jobs\n\n' ] | |
| The Kentucky Career Center on Chestnut is a great resource to locate employment. | |
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| Topics: [ ' airport', ' airline', ' travel' ] | |
| Wish the airport would get better flights. WheelsUp was cool but need more locations. Sad Owensboro is so far ahead there. | |
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| Topics: [ ' refugee', ' immigrants', ' language' ] | |
| Refugees should be required to learn and speak english. | |
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| Topics: [ ' government', ' drugs\n\n\n' ] | |
| Most drugs except meth should be free & government controlled. See Belgium. | |
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| Topics: [ ' public safety', ' policing', '' ] | |
| The university and city should develop stronger mutually beneficial partnerships. | |
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| Topics: [ ' community development', ' green spaces' ] | |
| Increase green spaces, especially near mall, to decrease congestion and improve "green" status | |
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| Topics: [ ' traffic', ' public safety', '' ] | |
| Driving in this town very dangerous, Drivers Education classes should be required for all new drivers!!! | |
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| Topics: [ ' history', ' technology', ' bigotry' ] | |
| Like Steamers but hate they ruined that historic building | |
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| Topics: [ ' neighborhoods', ' building inspection', '' ] | |
| Bowling Green needs stricter code enforcement on property use and condition in some neighborhoods. | |
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| Topics: [ ' warren', ' politics', '' ] | |
| With drug use being so prevalent in Warren county, better treatment options need to be offered. | |
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| Topics: [ ' sports', ' winter recreation\n' ] | |
| Bowling Green is in need of an ice rink for recreation and sport. | |
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| Topics: [ ' crime', ' criminal justice', '' ] | |
| Develop a manufacturing Work training program for jail inmates that qualify | |
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| Topics: [ ' public health', ' barbara nat' ] | |
| We need look for a Natcher connection on Three Springs or Elrod Rd | |
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| Topics: [ ' sidewalks', ' infrastructure', ' public' ] | |
| Our sidewalks need more connectivity. It's too piecemealed and makes some areas unusable. | |
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| Topics: [ ' communications', ' unaffiliated individual' ] | |
| We need to promote competition in town for Charter. AT&T isn't much better and doesn't serve everywhere. Need more fiber to the homes. | |
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| Topics: [ ' health', ' healthcare\n\n' ] | |
| Graves Gilbert has created a healthcare monopoly within Bowling Green and the surrounding areas. | |
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| Topics: [ ' economic development', ' small business' ] | |
| We need more businesses like White Squirrel and Nats in BG. They add character to our town. Done with the Olive Garden and Belks. | |
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| Topics: [ ' health care', ' health\n' ] | |
| City should bar garbage token health plans designed to prevent temp services paying $166/month Obamacare emp. fee. Let ppl get subsidy. | |
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| Topics: [ ' jobs', ' wages', ' incentives' ] | |
| We should be incentivizing higher paying jobs coming to BG. Cost of living is outrunning wages and it's starting to be a problem. | |
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| Topics: [ ' museums', ' science', ' children' ] | |
| We need more things to do for ages 1-6. A children’s museum or a small science museum would be wonderful. | |
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| Topics: [ ' education', ' schools\n\n' ] | |
| The city and county school systems should merge. | |
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| Topics: [ ' government', ' public service\n' ] | |
| Individuals should be treated equally. Higher positions or who you work for should not release anyone from responsibility of their actions. | |
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| Topics: [ ' workers', ' minimum wage\n' ] | |
| Minimum wage required for businesses to receive tax credits should be raised to a living wage | |
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| Topics: [ ' opiods', 'trans' ] | |
| City needs to mandate temp services furnish details of how much they are selling employee labor for, to the employee. | |
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| Topics: [ ' environment', ' environmental protection\n' ] | |
| Residents using septic tanks should not be charged for waste water. | |
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| Topics: [ ' infrastructure', ' sidewalks\n\n' ] | |
| Bowling Green should spend less time redoing the same sidewalks over and over again and focus on the areas that actually need improvement. | |
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| Topics: [ ' schools', ' racial equality', '' ] | |
| There is too much continuous road work going on downtown. They need to get it together. | |
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| Topics: [ ' law', ' workplace\n\n' ] | |
| My employer has not been responsive to reports of sexual harassment in the workplace. | |
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| Topics: [ ' taxes', ' government reform\n' ] | |
| You shouldn't be required to pay County taxes if you live in the City (but not the other way around). It makes no sense. | |
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| Topics: [ ' kansas asset verification program' ] | |
| KASPER is an invasion of privacy that contradicts what HIPAA regulations try to protect. | |
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| Topics: [ ' crime', ' crime', ' drugs' ] | |
| Marijuana should not be legalized. | |
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| Topics: [ ' transportation', ' infrastructure', ' public' ] | |
| We need a real bus system. | |
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| Topics: [ ' salaries', ' work', ' economics' ] | |
| City should bar non-competes, similar to North Dakota/California, as driving destitution in non-tenure work force. Be heroic destination. | |
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| Topics: [ ' opiods', ' drugs' ] | |
| Local government, for profit and non profits should work together on housing and economic equality | |
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| Topics: [ ' population growth', ' infrastructure\n' ] | |
| The population has out grown the infrastructure in bg/ warren county. | |
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| Topics: [ ' small business', ' job growth' ] | |
| We need jobs to attract our own college educated students so they don’t leave to get better paying jobs | |
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| Topics: [ ' land use', ' zoning', '' ] | |
| Lease laws should be enacted and enforced in the county as they are in the city. | |
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| Topics: [ ' design', ' parks', ' trees' ] | |
| Bowling green needs to work in beautifying the city . More Boulvard like roads with planted flowers and reducing overhead utility clusters. | |
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| Topics: [ ' business', ' jobs', ' infrastructure' ] | |
| Institute a business development grant that encourages WKU grads to stay in Bowling Green by starting local businesses. | |
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| Topics: [ ' taxes', ' community', ' government' ] | |
| People want it all, without paying for anything. A healthy community requires taxes people. | |
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| Topics: [ ' downtown', ' development\n\n' ] | |
| We should focus downtown development dollars on rehabilitation and reuse of buildings that can be done so, rather than building new. | |
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| Topics: [ ' community', ' transportation', ' airport' ] | |
| The airport should be moved to the transpark. | |
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| Topics: [ ' growth', ' zoning', ' infrastructure' ] | |
| Impact on traffic flow should be considered with any proposed new developments. | |
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| Topics: [ ' redistricting', ' redist' ] | |
| Industrial hemp should be re-legalized to grow in Kentucky. | |
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| Topics: [ ' tax revenues', ' salud' ] | |
| Warren county needs to be "wet". The city is wet but the county is dry. | |
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| Topics: [ ' alcohol', ' drinking age\n' ] | |
| Warren County should be completely wet, the idea of a “moist” County is outdated and stunting the financial growth and tourism opportunity. | |
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| Topics: [ ' public officials', ' voting\n' ] | |
| People need to do all their research before accusing local officials of using their influence for personal gain. | |
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| Topics: [ ' roads', ' infrastructure', ' public' ] | |
| There are too many traffic lights in parts of Bowling Green (for instance, Scottsville Road). | |
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| Topics: [ ' infrastructure', ' tspl' ] | |
| Bowling Green & Warren Co. should consolidate into a metro. | |
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| Topics: [ ' transportation', ' infrastructure', ' public' ] | |
| Something needs to be done to improve traffic flow | |
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| Topics: [ ' zoning', ' neighborhoods', ' urban' ] | |
| The lack of leadership regarding adequate planning and zoning in BG is discouraging. | |
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| Topics: [ ' downtown', ' historic preservation', '' ] | |
| Downtown redevelopment should retain accessible parking for existing businesses. | |
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| Topics: [ ' poverty', ' infrastructure\n\n' ] | |
| There isn’t enough here to draw young families. We need a beautification of the riverfront and a more walkable city for young professionals | |
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| Topics: [ ' education', ' higher education\n' ] | |
| WKU and local community colleges should continue to offer courses that interest those seeking an education, whether or not the courses aid in job placement. | |
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| Topics: [ ' transportation', ' infrastructure\n\n' ] | |
| Traffic flow needs to be improved throughout Bowling Green, especially on Scottsville Road. | |
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| Topics: [ ' arts', ' culture\n\n' ] | |
| Arts education should be available in every school in Warren County and other surrounding areas. | |
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| Topics: [ ' tuition\n\ncomment:' ] | |
| University management bears more responsibility than federal and state education funding cuts for tuition rising so much over the years. | |
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| Topics: [ ' news media', ' politics\n' ] | |
| Most journalists strive to be factual and unbiased, whether or not they succeed in all their writing, | |
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| Topics: [ ' food security', ' food', '' ] | |
| Bowling Green should work on becoming a more food sustainable city with less food waste and food insecurity | |
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| Topics: [ ' downtown', ' businesses\n\n' ] | |
| The downtown district, especially Fountain Square, should have more retail businesses, not offices. | |
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| Topics: [ ' education', ' economy\n\n' ] | |
| Local schools should help make up the pension fund crisis by learning to live with budget cuts. | |
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| Topics: [ ' medicine', ' drugs\n\n' ] | |
| Medical marijuana should be legal. | |
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| Topics: [ ' drugs', ' law enforcement\n' ] | |
| Law enforcement should send drug possession arrestees for rehabilitation services rather than imprisonment. | |
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| Topics: [ ' education', ' schools', ' traffic' ] | |
| County volunteer fire departments need to be upgraded to fit the current population of Warren County. | |
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| Topics: [ ' housing', ' community\n\n' ] | |
| We are loosing the city’s long established neighborhoods to multi family developments that do not fit in with the single family residences | |
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| Topics: [ ' local government', ' elections', '' ] | |
| Local elected government officials should not be able to hold a seat and also be on the TIF board or other unelected boards. | |
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| Topics: [ ' health', ' infrastructure', ' recreation' ] | |
| We already have a lot of parks. And the libraries have become a hangout for the homeless. Do something about that problem first | |
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| Topics: [ ' crime', ' law enforcement', '' ] | |
| Human trafficking in Bowling Green needs to be investigated by the FBI before it becomes a larger problem swept under the rug. | |
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| Topics: [ ' homeless\n\ncomment:' ] | |
| Homeless people deserve full size places like studio apartments. Not tiny homes like a smurf would desire in a tiny house park. | |
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| Topics: [ ' homelessness', ' taxes', ' homelessness' ] | |
| If city eliminates homelessness via occupational taxes, employers of homeless people need to reimburse city via special occ. tax penalty | |
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| Topics: [ ' human services', ' hou' ] | |
| The homeless population is getting out of hand. We need to find better methods for curtailing and rehabing and keeping them off the streets. | |
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| Topics: [ ' race', ' drugs', ' addiction' ] | |
| The fact that there is not as much coverage about African American deaths from cocaine as there is about deaths in the white community from opioids, even though there are as many of them, is evidence of institutionalized racism. | |
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| Topics: [ ' voting', ' politics\ncomment' ] | |
| I should be able to vote in city elections if I pay city taxes, even though I may live in the county. | |
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| Topics: [ ' minimum wage', ' employment', '' ] | |
| City needs to bar big COs employing from half a dozen temp services to keep 100s ineligble for FMLA due to less than 50 ppl/per 'employer' | |
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| Topics: [ ' faith', ' health', ' current' ] | |
| Opinion pieces without a specific author make it more confusing to determine whether a media source is biased or not. | |
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| Topics: [ ' internet service', ' computers', '' ] | |
| More choices when it comes to internet. BGMU has been offering service to businesses for a while, they should expand to offer to residents. | |
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| Topics: [ ' public safety', ' police', '' ] | |
| There should be officers more readily available to the county areas; ex. for domestic violence disputes. | |
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| Topics: [ ' transportation', ' infrastructure', ' public' ] | |
| I would like to see a sift in city planning and zoning to make BG a more walkable city with better sidewalk planning | |
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| Topics: [ ' tourism', ' downtown', ' waterfront' ] | |
| Continue downtown development to the river. Tourists always seek out parks & restaurants near water. | |
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| Topics: [ ' opiods', ' drugs' ] | |
| State and federal medical societies are unable or unwilling to police their members regarding the drug dependency problem. | |
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| Topics: [ ' housing', ' environmental', ' climate' ] | |
| Building codes prohibiting trophy houses next to common housing | |
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| Topics: [ ' senior', ' education', ' public' ] | |
| For a city of this size, there is too little available in the way of weekend activities for Seniors who are not ready for rocking chairs. | |
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| Topics: [ ' arts', ' youth', ' nonprofits' ] | |
| More youth programs are needed to bring the community together: volunteer organizations, community service, innovative creations labs | |
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| Topics: [ ' marijuana', ' drugs', ' social' ] | |
| Recreational marijuana should be legal. | |
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| Topics: [ ' housing', ' rental housing\n' ] | |
| A person should not miss rent (say due to a car breakdown) and face eviction in less than 2 weeks (before next payday). Make it 30 days. | |
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| Topics: [ ' libraries', ' wcl\n' ] | |
| We need a significantly sized public library branch in the southern end of Warren County near South Warren. | |
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| Topics: [ ' crime', ' education', ' police' ] | |
| Need comprehesive probation rehab programs - include addiction treatment, life & job skills & ideas securing housing, training/job etc | |
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| Topics: [ ' crime', ' safety', ' public' ] | |
| Crime is worse in Bowling Green / Warren County than it was a decade ago. | |
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| Topics: [ ' opiods', ' health' ] | |
| Harsher sentences for drug users would help combat the opioid epidemic. | |
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| Topics: [ ' education', ' teachers', ' schools' ] | |
| Fewer students per teacher should be a rule. No more than 20; ideal class size of 15. Plenty of teachers are looking for work. | |
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| Topics: [ ' schools', ' infrastructure', ' transportation' ] | |
| I believe BGISD and WCS should be combined to lower tax payer overheads of multi-administration wastages | |
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| Topics: [ ' children', ' consumer issues\n' ] | |
| If strict dress codes are required, uniforms should be provided by the school system, not eat into the parents possibly small budget. | |
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| Topics: [ ' food', ' hunger', ' poverty' ] | |
| No child should go hungry in Bowling Green / Warren County, and it is up to our officials to make sure it doesn’t happen. | |
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| Topics: [ ' local goverment\n' ] | |
| Most local officials run for office to serve the public good. | |
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| Topics: [ ' arts', ' community', ' music' ] | |
| I would like to see more community art and music programs. For instance, I would love to sign up for a community choir. | |
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| Topics: [ ' public safety', ' courts', '' ] | |
| Local law enforcement would benefit from additional training in community relations. | |
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| Topics: [ ' civil rights', ' fairness ordinance' ] | |
| Bowling Green needs a fairness ordinance to protect the rights of its citizens. | |
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| Topics: [ ' homelessness\n\ncomment:' ] | |
| Homelessness is for the nonprofit sector to deal with, not government. | |
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| Topics: [ ' politics', ' civil discourse', '' ] | |
| I regularly discuss politics with people I disagree with. | |
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| Topics: [ ' government', ' social media\n' ] | |
| Officials that use social media accounts in a professional capacity should not be allowed to block constituents except under rare conditions like being threatened. | |
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| Topics: [ ' local government', ' infrastructure\n' ] | |
| Bowling Green needs to annex a solid geographic area & thereby eliminating those areas within our city that are not receiving city services. | |
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| Topics: [ ' opiods', ' drugs' ] | |
| In order to better combat the opioid epidemic, it is time to view drug addiction as a health problem rather than a criminal justice problem. | |
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| Topics: [ ' food', ' businesses', ' chain' ] | |
| I still have to drive out of town to eat Golden Corral. | |
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| Topics: [ ' transportation', ' infrastructure', ' public' ] | |
| Trains blocking major roads, stopping, and shutting down all traffic. This problem needs to be solved. | |
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| Topics: [ ' infrastructure\n\ncomment:' ] | |
| Need to build wider access roads into the city! | |
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| Topics: [ ' drugs', ' law enforcement\n' ] | |
| More nonviolent inmates convicted of drug possession should be set free. | |
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| Topics: [ ' shopping', ' whole foods\n' ] | |
| We need a WHOLE FOOD store. | |
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| Topics: [ ' crime', ' theft\n\n' ] | |
| Government should ignore criminal malfeasance/embezzlement of public funds by anyone if little or no funds can be recovered. | |
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| Topics: [ ' government', ' traffic\ncomment' ] | |
| The city should actually time stoplights correctly during rush hour to prevent complete gridlock | |
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| Topics: [ ' education', ' school funding', '' ] | |
| All students in Warren county should have the best available education, not the Kentucky minimum, at all times. | |
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| Topics: [ ' tech', ' innovation', ' internet' ] | |
| We need a fiber option for internet. | |
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| Topics: [ ' schools', ' arts\n\n' ] | |
| The arts are an important component of K 12 education. | |
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| Topics: [ ' roadways', ' traffic', '' ] | |
| Expand Nashville Rd all the way past Chaney’s & Buchanan park. Very dangerous area.. very much so for a school area & young drivers. | |
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| Topics: [ ' environment', ' climate change\n' ] | |
| Bowling Green should be become a carbon neutral city. | |
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| Topics: [ ' public schools', ' bulling' ] | |
| There is too much bullying in our schools that administrators are ignoring. | |
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| Topics: [ ' education\n\ncomment:' ] | |
| If private schools were to get a share of Federal or State education dollars, it would hurt public schools. | |
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| Topics: [ ' lgbt', ' equality', ' discrimination' ] | |
| It is embarrassing that our city is the largest in the state not to have a fairness ordinance. | |
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| Topics: [ ' business', ' opportunity', ' growth' ] | |
| BG needs to develop a marketing campaign to draw Warren Co and surrounding counties to downtown for eating, shopping, and entertainment. | |
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| Topics: [ ' environment', ' housing', ' farmland' ] | |
| Prevent the development of new housing areas, especially in farm land areas. | |
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| Topics: [ ' small business', ' economic development' ] | |
| BGDN should publish each month the number of job positions filled / people employed through the Workforce Development Board’s efforts. | |
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| Topics: [ ' sports', ' athletics', ' sports' ] | |
| Cutting a major sports program would be the best way for WKU to deal with budget cuts without harming academics. | |
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| Topics: [ ' retirement', ' benefits', ' k' ] | |
| If the state cannot provide good retirement benefits to KRS employees, the county/city should supplement the retirement with a 401k. | |
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| Topics: [ ' environment', ' energy', ' alternative' ] | |
| Greenwood Mall parking lot could become a cooperative solar collection for itself and home surrounding | |
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| Topics: [ ' immigration', ' law enforcement\n' ] | |
| A city should have the right to declare itself a sanctuary city. | |
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| Topics: [ ' economy', ' restaurants', ' businesses' ] | |
| Louisville rd area needs more businesses and restaurants extending out towards the factories to also bring in revenue from Edmonson Co. | |
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| Topics: [ ' on campus', ' community', '' ] | |
| WKU should open its facilities to the public once or twice a month to the community, and those in need should be welcome more often. | |
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| Topics: [ ' roads', ' transportation', ' recreation' ] | |
| Develop the Greenway so that the paved trail is continuous and reaches major parts of the city including the square, WKU, GM, and others. | |
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| Topics: [ ' immigrants', ' crime\n\n' ] | |
| Our local immigrant population has, overall, been a benefit to our city and county. | |
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| Topics: [ ' education', ' schools', ' education' ] | |
| The city & county school districts need to be re-evaluated The yards/houses that touch Potter Grays playground r all County school districts | |
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| Topics: [ ' homeless', ' parks', ' zoning' ] | |
| Build a homeless park w/tiny homes so they can live & not suffer. There should also be a main house to can receive/organize donations | |
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| Topics: [ ' teens', ' science', ' research' ] | |
| I would like to see the WKU psych and Medical programs collaborate on mental health research, which is so sadly lacking in today's society. | |
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| Topics: [ ' education', ' schools', ' poverty' ] | |
| The city and county work together to keep the low socieconomic status children out of certain schools. This reduces learning opportunities. | |
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| Topics: [ ' unemployment', ' labor', ' economy' ] | |
| Temp service need to pay higher hourly rate to temp than hiring firm pays their FTE to account for reduced economic security | |
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| Topics: [ ' taxation', ' business\n\n' ] | |
| No business should get tax credit without paying workers at least $10 per hour plus benefits that would increase that to minimum of $15. | |
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| Topics: [ ' mass media', ' access', '' ] | |
| Better/more mass media choices available. | |
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| Topics: [ ' public safety', ' transportation (' ] | |
| Wal-Mart and Kroger grocery pick-up should have to accept EBT for the elderly and disabled | |
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| Topics: [ ' art', ' infrastructure\n\n' ] | |
| We need to SHADE street lamps. This actually increases visibility, reduces glare, and saves energy/ money. Using LEDs would save money, too. | |
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| Topics: [ ' homelessness', ' public safety', '' ] | |
| Bowling Green should consider a program, like Ft Worth Texas's Clean Slate, in which the homeless can earn money by cleaning up the city. | |
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| Topics: [ ' the economy', ' jobs', '' ] | |
| Something needs to be done with the river area- river walk, park, restaurants, summer events- to give the communities ways to get together. | |
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| Topics: [ ' environment', ' traffic', ' infrastructure' ] | |
| Traffic congestion is a major problem, so studying traffic flow closely is the first step. | |
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| Topics: [ ' broadcasting', ' mediadiversity' ] | |
| Encourage growth of OTA tv stations. Lots of cord cutters and shavers enjoy the HD content they can get with an antenna. | |
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| Topics: [ ' ex-offenders', '' ] | |
| BG needs to redevelop from WKU to the river and beyond. Model after Greenville SC | |
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| Topics: [ ' city-council' ] | |
| More parking downtown. There are too many reserved spaces which should be available in the evening. | |
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| Topics: [ ' suburbs', ' springfield\n' ] | |
| Overdevelopment of rental property is detrimental to cities. Renters do not pay property tax. Schools suffer when the tax base is eroded. | |
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| Topics: [ ' public-schools\n' ] | |
| There are large fees with the few currently available indoor pools. | |
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| Topics: [ ' animals', ' crime', ' animals' ] | |
| animal cruelty laws need to exist and be enforced | |
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| Topics: [ ' traffic', ' traffic congestion', '' ] | |
| Need a traffic signal on Cave Mill in front of Natcher School, operating 8-9 AM, 3:30-4:30. | |
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| Topics: [ ' food', ' health', ' restaurants' ] | |
| More healthy restaurants | |
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| Topics: [ ' infrastructure', ' property rights\n' ] | |
| When the city tears up lawns with projects they should be required to do what it takes so that lawns are same quality they were before. | |
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| Topics: [ ' transportation', ' infrastructure\n\n' ] | |
| The LEFT turning light at Nashville onto Dishman & the same for Scottsville onto Lovers Ln.. need to be longer to allow more to go through. | |
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| Topics: [ ' reproductive health', ' women\n' ] | |
| It should not take 3 months to get a gynecologist appointment in this city. | |
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| Topics: [ ' public safety', ' animals\n' ] | |
| the Bark Park needs more trees and water access for the smaller dogs area | |
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| Topics: [ ' downtown', ' parking', ' parks' ] | |
| Do SOMETHING about completing the "wrap" downtown, or at least enhance (and that includes restaurant service) what is currently there. | |
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| Topics: [ ' public safety', ' traffic tickets' ] | |
| Police do a shameful job of enforcing traffic laws. more tickets = more compliance and more $$$$$. | |
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| Topics: [ ' food', ' groceries\n\n' ] | |
| We need grocery store competition. Kroger doesn't even try because they don't have to. I'm sick of rotten produce. Let's get a Publix! | |
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| Topics: [ ' zoning', ' economic development\n' ] | |
| Planning and zoning laws should change to encourage small businesses and farms. | |
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| Topics: [ ' connectivity', ' internet', ' technology' ] | |
| WRECC should provide internet services. | |
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| Topics: [ ' homelessness', ' crime', ' social' ] | |
| I would like to see more aid for the homeless whether: tiny house park, health clinic, rehabilitation, job readiness sources. | |
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| Topics: [ ' education', ' schools\n\n' ] | |
| All schools in the county and city should work together to provide the same minimum level of education to students. | |
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| Topics: [ ' environment', ' infrastructure', ' parks' ] | |
| Beautification projects and other quality-of-life enhancements like parks and libraries help attract new residents and industries to our city/county. | |
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| Topics: [ ' home improvement', ' revitalization' ] | |
| I would like to see a revitalization of older parts of Bowling Green, by giving home improvement grants to home owners. Approval process req | |
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| Topics: [ ' environment', ' parks', ' waste' ] | |
| BG needs to increase recycling and trash bins around the parks and parkways to decrease trash and litter | |
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| Topics: [ ' homelessness', ' tax', ' poverty' ] | |
| 7% of Paker-Bennett & 3.7% of Bristow homeless. I will pay 6 cents per $100 income to end homelessness for school-age families via Apt. $ | |
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| Topics: [ ' education', ' public safety\n' ] | |
| The main purpose of higher education is job training. | |
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| Topics: [ ' city', ' recreation', ' athletics' ] | |
| There are no public adult swim facilities in Bowling Green for year around physical use. The Lovers Lane Complex should be made available | |
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| Topics: [ ' opiods', ' drugs' ] | |
| Bowling Green Government needs more perspective from Millennials. We need ideas for the future not outdated Boomer development ideas. | |
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| Topics: [ ' retirement', ' care', ' aging' ] | |
| A senior living community, designed for 50+ residents rather than 75+ & in failing health residents, is needed — and apparently ignored. | |
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| Topics: [ ' health', ' ambulance', ' public' ] | |
| I feel Bowling Green could benefit with an additional ambulance service. Quicker response, and possibly a lower payment when used. | |
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| Topics: [ ' law enforcement\n\ncomment' ] | |
| BG police should improve officer training and should be held accountable for abuse of power. | |
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| Topics: [ ' art', ' arts', ' o' ] | |
| Need engaging art installations throughout the city. People will be able to experience art, have fun, and share on social media. | |
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| Topics: [ ' cte', ' education\n\n' ] | |
| Need new schools in Warren County to keep up with population growth, CTE is falling down, Drakes and Greenwood high are way overcrowded | |
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| Topics: [ ' public safety', ' fireworks', '' ] | |
| Fireworks use in residential areas is out of control with no police presence to enforce the already in place restrictions. | |
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| Topics: [ ' drugs', ' economy', ' marijuana' ] | |
| Legalized Marijuana will not only assist Bowling Green in earning Tax revenue but will decrease the strain on our prison system. Win-Win. | |
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| Topics: [ ' community development', ' public housing' ] | |
| There should be more opportunities for the arts and sciences in the Housing Authority so the students there can rise above! | |
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| Topics: [ ' early child hood\n\n' ] | |
| Bowling Green has many excellent non-public schools; more should be done to make these options available to diverse and low-income families. | |
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| Topics: [ ' agriculture', ' infrastructure', ' regulations' ] | |
| Farmers shouldn’t need a permit to build a fence. | |
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| Topics: [ ' infrastructure', ' public safety\n' ] | |
| Build more roads!!! Traffic is terrible here for a small city. | |
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| Topics: [ ' infrastructure', ' infrastructure\n\n' ] | |
| More citizens need to be involved in the future development of BG. Too many developers who benefit financially are calling the shots. | |
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| Topics: [ ' homelessness', ' housing', ' poverty' ] | |
| No family should be homeless in Bowling Green / Warren County, and it is up to our officials to make sure they have options for shelter. | |
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| Topics: [ ' transportation', ' infrastructure\ncomment' ] | |
| install traffic cameras and enforce running of stop lights. more traffic enforcement means more $$$ for the city. | |
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| Topics: [ ' tennis', ' sports', ' outdoor' ] | |
| BG needs an indoor tennis option | |
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| Topics: [ ' downtown', ' parking', ' design' ] | |
| The downtown parking garage has been an eyesore for years. It's embarrassing, so fix it! | |
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| Topics: [ ' education', ' schools', ' youth' ] | |
| Invest in the youth. | |
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| Topics: [ ' litter', ' environment\n' ] | |
| Require businesses to pick up litter they and their customers generate. | |
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| Topics: [ ' housing', ' 55+\n' ] | |
| Apartments for 55 and older that are upscale and lovely. | |
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| Topics: [ ' public safety', ' traffic congestion' ] | |
| Traffic congestion on Fairview Ave and Cemetery Rd needs to be improved during evening rush hours. | |
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| Topics: [ ' infrastructure', ' thoughts on sub' ] | |
| Make it a walking city. Sidewalks along the main avenues (scottsville rd, campbell ln, 31 bypass) with plants, benches, art pieces. | |
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| Topics: [ ' taxes', ' wages', ' economy' ] | |
| Reduce and/or get rid of the city wage tax. | |
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| Topics: [ ' disability', ' healthcare', ' family' ] | |
| Temp svc need to furnish the equivalent of FMLA, despite not having 50 people at one single site. | |
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| Topics: [ ' bgpd', ' crime', '' ] | |
| BGDN should publish these BGPD stats weekly – 1) traffic citations 2) vehicle accidents reported; 3) traffic accidents resulting in injury. | |
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| Topics: [ ' local government', ' planning and' ] | |
| Planning & Zoning Board needs an overhaul. Fewer builders appointed, fairness to opposition, stop rubber stamping by P&Z and City Comm. | |
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| Topics: [ ' internet', ' utilities\nann' ] | |
| BGMU needs to offer residential fiber internet as a UTILITY, using Chattanooga as a perfect example. | |
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| Topics: [ ' corruption\n\ncomment:' ] | |
| Oversight committees for projects such as TIF. Elected officials should not be able to sit on unelected boards. | |
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| Topics: [ ' roadways', ' safety', '' ] | |
| We need well planned service roads, instead of so many driveways directly on streets like Campbell Lane and the By pass. | |
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| Topics: [ ' transportation', ' public safety\n' ] | |
| we need transit buses for elderly and disabled in the county and they should be easy to enter and exit/wheelchair accessible | |
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| Topics: [ ' business', ' community', ' downtown' ] | |
| Need a better way to work with tenants in the downtown district. Too many come and go because they lack business skills. | |
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| Topics: [ ' community-organizing', '' ] | |
| We should have a commuting service between here & Nashville. | |
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| Topics: [ ' drugs', ' health', ' fitness' ] | |
| Commitment to healthy lifestyles | |
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| Topics: [ ' education', ' schools\n\n' ] | |
| Recruit and retain the best k 13 teachers graduating from WKU | |
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| Topics: [ ' nutrition', ' schools', ' food' ] | |
| All public schools should have an adequate summer feeding program so no child goes hungry. | |
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| Topics: [ ' traffic', ' pedestrians\n\n' ] | |
| Create pedestrian-only streets. | |
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| Topics: [ ' traffic', ' infrastructure', ' public' ] | |
| Should be an interstate exit for the Woodburn area it could help decrease BG congestion and let people bypass BG all together | |
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| Topics: [ ' economy', ' real estate', '' ] | |
| Greenwood Mall should be remodeled to attract more buyers. | |
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| Topics: [ ' job creation', ' economy', '' ] | |
| Local companies that can't fill job openings should recruit from parts of KY w/ high unemployment & pay relocation expenses. | |
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| Topics: [ ' traffic', ' infrastructure', ' police' ] | |
| BG needs to install traffic cameras that help police intersections like Gallatin, TN. This would reduce accidents, traffic flow and add $ | |
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| Topics: [ ' animals', ' waste management\n' ] | |
| fines for leaving dog feces in public areas needs to be enforced | |
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| Topics: [ ' environment', ' green energy', '' ] | |
| Whenever land is bought by the city/county, the seller and amount sold for needs to be transparent, rather than “LLC” as listed seller. | |
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| Topics: [ ' children', ' schools\n\n' ] | |
| some children with cultural differences or dietary needs cannot eat a typical lunch at school please provide special diet options. | |
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| Topics: [ ' taxes', ' urban sprawl' ] | |
| City Annexed areas need more city services for their tax $$. | |
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| Topics: [ ' new-park', ' public' ] | |
| Don't waste $800,000 of tax dollars for a fountain in Lamkin park. Residents would be better served with educational programs for the youth! | |
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| Topics: [ ' environment', ' litter\n\n' ] | |
| Mandatory, expensive fines should be implemented for littering and illegal dumping. | |
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| Topics: [ ' environment', ' urbanites\n' ] | |
| Owners of large parking lots should be required to break them up with pockets of green space and trees; perhaps create a walkable green path | |
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| Topics: [ ' business', ' jobs\n\n' ] | |
| Local companies that can't fill job openings & the Workforce Dev't. Board should set up commuter lots and a shuttle service to rural areas. | |
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| Topics: [ ' schools', ' obesity', ' sugar' ] | |
| High sugar items like pop tarts and chocolate muffins should not be a part of the public school breakfast menu | |
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| Topics: [ ' housing', ' neighborhood centers', '' ] | |
| We need mixed-use development in the most disadvantaged areas of BG. | |
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| Topics: [ ' traffic congestion', ' infrastructure\n' ] | |
| Parking on both sides of the streets in apartment subdivisions should should not be allowed and police need to enforce the law. | |
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| Topics: [ ' kids', ' youth', ' jobs' ] | |
| Require 4 yr HS lifeskills class, how to: family finance, file tax, repair/maintain car, repair/maintain home, cook/sew, apply/interview job | |
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| Topics: [ ' drugs', ' health\n\n' ] | |
| Drug information classes should be given to incoming freshmen of WKU to educate them about the risks and health hazards. | |
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| Topics: [ ' transportation', ' infrastructure', ' public' ] | |
| many parts of the By-pass can and should be widened | |
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| Topics: [ ' tourism', ' travel', ' tourism' ] | |
| If people are suggesting more advertising for tourists, there needs to be things for tourists to do. | |
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| Topics: [ ' emergency services', ' traffic\n' ] | |
| Parking in apartment subdivisions should monitored closely by police. Parking on subdivision streets shouldn't be allowed. | |
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| Topics: [ ' water', ' swimming', ' k' ] | |
| Water safety and swim lessons to all k 12 students. | |
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| Topics: [ ' food access', ' food', '' ] | |
| Bring a discount grocer to the downtown area. | |
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| Topics: [ ' health care', ' nursing\n' ] | |
| The WKU Nursing Program should be expanded so we have more nurses | |
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| Topics: [ ' infrastructure', ' roads', ' adjustable' ] | |
| The intersection of Scottsville road and entrance to Greenview Hospital needs to be widened | |
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| Topics: [ ' government', ' privacy', ' public' ] | |
| I should be allowed to plant flowers in my own yard where ever i want them. | |
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| Topics: [ ' equality', ' lgbt', ' civil' ] | |
| A fairness ordinance in Bowling Green would attract new businesses. No one wants to set up show in a town ethically stuck in the 1800s. | |
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| Topics: [ ' transportation', ' traffic lights\n' ] | |
| A way to improve Bowling Green and the surrounding areas is to improve traffic flow & circulation by limiting the number of traffic lights. | |
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| Topics: [ ' zoning', ' safety', ' blight' ] | |
| We need to renovate the run down businesses and store fronts, instead of building new places | |
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| Topics: [ ' taxes', ' fees', ' budget' ] | |
| Warren County residents should not be charged the WASTE WATER SERVICE FEE on their water bills. | |
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| Topics: [ ' immediate help', ' justice system' ] | |
| there should be a tenant/landlord grievance department with legal assistance | |
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| Topics: [ ' homelessness', ' housing\n\n' ] | |
| Temporary housing for the homeless in the community. | |
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| Topics: [ ' elections', ' government\ncomment' ] | |
| Bowling Green needs to enforce the separation of church and state and impose taxes on churches that politic from the pulpit | |
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| Topics: [ ' jobs', ' employment', ' work' ] | |
| Companies that claim they cannot fill job openings should raise wages and improve working conditions. | |
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| Topics: [ ' plano', ' zoning', '' ] | |
| Too many apartments in Plano. Nice little country setting I bought my home in forever ruined! | |
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| Topics: [ ' recycling', ' waste management', '' ] | |
| apartment complexes should be required to participate in recycling program | |
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| Topics: [ ' infrastructure', ' utilities', ' taxes' ] | |
| Sewer should be required to be run to all new subdivisions and cost should be split between city/county water systems and builders | |
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| Topics: [ ' airports', ' infrastructure\n\n' ] | |
| Footbridge from airport to across the street. Pilots running across the road. | |
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| Topics: [ ' abuse', ' family', ' animals' ] | |
| Emergency protective orders should not be able to be obtained regarding claims of an incident from a year ago. | |
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| Topics: [ ' city', ' sanitation', ' politics' ] | |
| Make Scott Waste follow their contract - Return trash cans next to the house and not leave them on the sidewalks. Keep BG clean! | |
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| Topics: [ ' race', ' civil rights', '' ] | |
| Institutionalize racism is alive and well here. I know because I have experienced it first hand. We need to have a plan. | |
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| Topics: [ ' environment', ' health', ' civil' ] | |
| Make all future sidewalks wide enough for multi-use (walking, biking, skateboarding etc) | |
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| Topics: [ ' education', ' schools', ' curriculum' ] | |
| Public school could do alternate teaching styles(like Montessori) in a school within a school set up. Not all kids learn the same way. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' infrastructure', ' public transit\n' ] | |
| A clean, efficient public transportation system would be a huge help to those with limited ability or desire to drive. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' parking', ' public safety\n' ] | |
| Why has the Police stop enforcing parking regulations? Park any way any direction. Is it time for a separate Traffic Enforcement Division? | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' athletics', ' greenfield', '' ] | |
| Bowling Green needs more indoor sports facilities, particularly a large complex with multiple indoor soccer fields, for youth. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' drug addiction', ' poverty', '' ] | |
| Reducing poverty will enhance the quality of life for everyone in our community regardless of status. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' community-and-soc' ] | |
| We a true junior college which offers credit / non credit courses like many other states from basket weaving to cyber security | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' crime', ' police\n\n' ] | |
| I see a lot of folks with expired tags on cars, both in state and out of state. Police need to enforce the laws and write more tickets. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' roadways', ' speed limit' ] | |
| Either do the speed limit or get over to the right, to many SLOW, out of county drivers clogging up the roadways. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' schools', ' education\n\n' ] | |
| Schools should provide an opportunity for nonswimming parent/guardians to have water safety and swimming lessons in private setting. | |
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| Topics: [ ' heritage preservation', ' homes\n' ] | |
| Historic preservation of homes and buildings needs countywide attention to maintain our unique architectural heritage. | |
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| Topics: [ ' good ole boys', '' ] | |
| Bowling Green would be better if it didn't have the "Good Ole Boy" system among so many. | |
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| Topics: [ ' consumer protection', ' internet', '' ] | |
| Bowling Green needs more competitive cable rates. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' transportation', ' infrastructure', ' c' ] | |
| Sidewalks are needed along Gary Farms Blvd | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' growth', ' leisure\n\n' ] | |
| Bowling Green needs to attract business like Costco and Trader Joe's to keep residents from driving to Nashville on weekends | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' refugees', ' immigration', ' public' ] | |
| Refugees and immigrants are welcome next door. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' law', ' wireless', ' internet' ] | |
| Spectrum should have competition and not a monopoly. Rates should be regulated by city county government | |
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| Topics: [ ' diversity', ' refugee', ' charity' ] | |
| Refugee neighbors enrich our city's landscape and we should find more ways to welcome and integrate them into the life of the city. | |
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| Topics: [ ' economy', ' development', ' land' ] | |
| We need urban planning to ensure that mixed use housing, shopping and new neighborhoods are created to make our community better | |
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| Topics: [ ' airports', ' economic development\n' ] | |
| The Bowling Green/Warren County Airport needs to be relocated outside of the city limits. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' bicycles', ' safety', ' transportation' ] | |
| Bike lanes that are wide enough to safely ride on without fear of being hit by passing cars. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' parking', ' city government\n' ] | |
| Residential Parking Permits for areas near WKU. We can rescue our yards from parking. We pay property taxes for the students' convenience, | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' assistanace to needy' ] | |
| Rental assistance programs | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' parks', ' play', ' recreation' ] | |
| A favorite place to visit (elsewhere) is a park filled with gently used toys (donated). It inspires imagination, creativity and sharing. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' traffic', ' roads', ' parking' ] | |
| Parking lots should be monitored to prevent illegal parking in handicap spaces. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' technology', ' youth', ' bicy' ] | |
| Need more bike lanes and biker friendly resources | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' environment', ' cities', ' sp' ] | |
| Require new downtown developments to become LEED certified | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' small cities', ' downtown', '' ] | |
| Bowling Green should try to emulate Owensboro's Friday night programs downtown. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' schools', ' education', ' education' ] | |
| Improved businesses such as banks and groceries in lowest income areas | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' transportation', ' infrastructure', ' public' ] | |
| Funding and support should be given to the existing BG buses, to expand their service area and improve accessibility. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' courts', ' courts-and' ] | |
| District judges are biased towards large local companies to the detriment of individuals. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' workforce development', ' poverty\n' ] | |
| Job training programs for lower income | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' crime and criminals', ' schools' ] | |
| big projeck in city sould be vote by people | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' local control', ' infrastructure\n' ] | |
| The money I earn & spend is all done within the city limits but as a county resident I have NO voice/vote in city politics. Needs to change! | |
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| Topics: [ ' public safety', ' traffic safety' ] | |
| There are intersections such as the access road along Scottsville that to be reworked, possibly into roundabout or similar designs. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' recycling', ' environmental protection\n' ] | |
| Recycling services need to be expanded & improved. With growing population, think of how much land will become dump sites...Ridiculous! | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' transportation', ' infrastructure\n\n' ] | |
| The road closure between Shawnee and Patton Way makes access to Nashville Rd take 3 times as long and is a major annoyance. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' workers', ' jobs', ' wages' ] | |
| if there was a law for employers to pay back on bad layoffs and cutbacks | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' housing', ' emergency services\n' ] | |
| City had 109 homeless students in 2017, County Had 112. Housing those families temporarily is worth raising tax rate from 1.85% to 1.91%. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' hunger', ' nutrition', ' food' ] | |
| More local produce should be incorporated into public school's lunchrooms | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' walking', ' disabilities', ' transportation' ] | |
| Build and improve sidewalks in the area of Magnolia Street and 13th to Cabell Drive area for the heavy pedestrian traffic there. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' jobs', ' economic development\n' ] | |
| Higher paying jobs- the ability to move up with reasonable raises. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' economics', ' work\n\n' ] | |
| The rental market prices are well beyond an affordable housing level and needs to be addressed given the number of renters in BG. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' taxes', ' smoking\n\n' ] | |
| Vaping should not be added to the smoking ordinance. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' city council', ' lexington\n' ] | |
| Better incorporation of university resources in community, including Kentucky Museum. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' housing affordability', ' rent controls' ] | |
| We need to make it worthwhile for builders to create more quality affordable rental units for residents, rather than more luxury units. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' infrastructure', ' schools', ' public' ] | |
| A traffic light is needed on Cave Mill in front of Natcher School. Operational on school days, 7:30 to 9 AM & 3 to 4:30 PM. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' infrastructure', ' traffic\n\n' ] | |
| Why isn't Nashville Rd between the roundabout and Campbell Ln wider? Getting stuck there at 5 o'clock is a plague. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' bicycling', ' infrastructure', '' ] | |
| I hope BG can one day link the short, scattered bicycle paths. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' infrastructure', ' traffic\n\n' ] | |
| Driver’s education needs to be more thorough and mandatory before 16 year olds are even allowed to drive home from the courthouse. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' project list', ' media', '' ] | |
| City/county officials should disclose to the public via Daily News all connections they have to a project or proposal well before the vote. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' communications', ' internet\n\n' ] | |
| Cable companies need competition and not be allowed to raise rates of customers. Once you sign on, that is your rate unless you upgrade. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' cable', ' internet', ' consumer' ] | |
| competition for cable companies and an end to heir price gouging. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' entertainment', ' social activities\n' ] | |
| BG needs more Summer weekend festivals/activities | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' prisons', ' education', ' eco' ] | |
| There should be something a work farm for local prisoners to learn to tend gardens, take care of livestock, and learn to be more useful. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' infrastructure', ' public safety', '' ] | |
| When resurfacing a roadway, attention should be given to making the manhole covers level with the new surface. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' politics', ' economy', ' jobs' ] | |
| city officials might look into layoff practices on jobs in bowling green ky | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' regulation', ' government', ' corporations' ] | |
| Big names and corporations get away with too much. We need fairer regulation and level playing fields for the small and big guys alike. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' livable_cities' ] | |
| The city should craft a very simple fairness ordinance, saying no discrimination acquiring housing, but not giving LGBTQ EEOC Bypass @work | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' homelessness', ' education', ' poverty' ] | |
| There is no reason not to spend 6 cents per $100 to eliminate homelessness for hundreds of school children. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' transportation', ' infrastructure\n\n' ] | |
| With a circle, widen Fairview with a left-turn lane west of cemetery. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' poverty', ' neighborhoods\n\n' ] | |
| We need to commit more resources to the North-Northeast ends of town. Blue collar people who help make Bowling Green what is. Too neglected. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' lgbt', ' politics\n\n' ] | |
| LGBTQ fairness is far-left political idiocy. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' drugs', ' race', ' racial' ] | |
| 11,000 Total American deaths from cocaine is not equal to 45,000 deaths from opoids, therefore false race-baiting news is a problem. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' entertainment', ' arts', ' public' ] | |
| We need more activities for families, such as a large-scale all-in-one kids play arena like All About Kids. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' homelessness', ' government policy', '' ] | |
| Every school has 1-9% homeless people. This is for the government to deal with via economic policy. Not sending to a NGO or giving a shanty | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' housing', ' renting', ' property' ] | |
| Stronger tenant and renters rights. Landlord accountability for keeping properties in good shape. So many overpriced dilapidated rentals. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' planning & zoning', ' neighborhoods' ] | |
| Planning & Zoning need to do a better job of listening & working with residents. It's not next to their house, so they don't care! | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' government', ' executive branch', '' ] | |
| There should be greater checks on our County and City executives. They don't wield too much power but they do wield far too much influence. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' human rights', ' fairness\n' ] | |
| The Fairness Ordinance, as currently proposed, poses insufficient protection for religious conscience and should be revised accordingly. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' housing', ' infrastructure', ' food' ] | |
| We need to focus more on the existing housing in BG, including renovations and improvements. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' poverty', ' inequality', ' education' ] | |
| Encourage connection between the wealthy and the poor | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' arts', ' music\n\n' ] | |
| More concerts should be held in Bowling Green | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' health', ' doctors', ' health' ] | |
| Some local doctors order too many tests. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' community', ' government', ' politics' ] | |
| Bowling Green's refugee, immigrant, and international student population improves the university and the community. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' transportation', ' infrastructure', ' public' ] | |
| Bowling Green needs ev car charging stations. There are none available unless you own a Tesla. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' marijuana', ' crime\n\n' ] | |
| Legalizing marijuana would be a boon for the economy. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' downtown', ' city\n\n' ] | |
| Downtown at the square and adjacent areas should be a pedestrian mall | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' discrimination', ' law enforcement\n' ] | |
| Law enforcement in Bowling Green and Warren county needs more minority representation | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' crime', ' rehabilitation', ' release' ] | |
| With jails crowded, it seems many are first time offenders of crimes that hurt no one, nor property. Seems rehab would be better. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' traffic', ' roads', ' rapid' ] | |
| Only a traffic circle at Kereiakes Park on Fairview Ave. is required. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' arts and culture', ' community' ] | |
| Publicizing more cultural activities other than the Bowling Green International Festival. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ 'transportation', ' infrastructure', '' ] | |
| Traffic improvement on the so-called Bypass. Most cities actually have a bypass. Bowling Green doesn't have one. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' opiods', ' drugs' ] | |
| There are too many apartments being built. Our economy can't continue to support it. There will be a bust & it might be sooner than later. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' policing', ' police\n\n' ] | |
| Cops are overzealous in BG. So little crime they try to create trouble. Need to ease off. This city is plenty safe. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' transportation', ' infrastructure', ' public' ] | |
| There should be more officers observing intersections. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' tourism', ' culture\n\n' ] | |
| BG can link/support hotel/food, recreational/cultural venues in a Tourism Passport, giving discounts when at least 3 are purchased together. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' tourism', ' events\n\n' ] | |
| There is not enough done for tourism in Warren Co. We offer much more than Corvettes and we should be promoting other activities. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' railroads', ' infrastructure\n' ] | |
| The Old Morgantown Rd train crossing needs either an underpass or an overpass | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' technology', ' internet\n\n' ] | |
| Bowling Green needs more competitive internet rates. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' public safety', ' public works' ] | |
| When you prioritize the safety of people over automobile speed, all kinds of positive things happen. #slowthecars | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' business', ' tax incentives', '' ] | |
| The entire bypass area is an eyesore and there needs to be a concerted effort like a TIF to revitalize this crucial part of town. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' transportation', ' infrastructure\n\n' ] | |
| The feeder road at Shive Lane and Scottsville Road need to be closed off. It is very dangerous. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' minimum wage', ' education', '' ] | |
| Higher minimum wage | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' animals', ' animals', ' uns' ] | |
| Better ordinances on keeping animals on leashes or in fenced areas are needed. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' government', ' government corruption', '' ] | |
| Some local politicians abuse their power and get away with more than normal citizens. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' housing', ' zoning', ' density' ] | |
| New home zoning should be for single family dwellings rather than multi-family units (apartments). | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' bowling green', ' advertising', '' ] | |
| More advertising should be done along I-65 to promote tourism into Bowling Green. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' labor', ' jobs', ' education' ] | |
| More technical education programs for non-graduates of high school | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' safety', ' infrastructure\n\n' ] | |
| We need to block left turns on the busy parts of the by-pass so people don't block everyone else trying to turn. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' parks and rec', ' sports' ] | |
| parks and rec should promote and support pickleball for older citizens | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' new', ' internet', ' technology' ] | |
| Internet services should be a public municipality. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' food', ' food desert', '' ] | |
| We need a health food store. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' transit', ' transportation\ncomment' ] | |
| More public transportation options--be creative | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' railroads', ' infrastructure', '' ] | |
| Every railroad crossing needs an elevating arm. Too many near accidents for something so inexpensive. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' budget', ' clothing', ' textbooks' ] | |
| If we cut a major program, WKU would lose in the revenue the program brings in, ultimately costing more money. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' local government', ' politics', '' ] | |
| City/County officials with connections to a project or proposal should abstain from voting on the project or proposal. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' recycling', ' waste', ' pollution' ] | |
| Bowling Green City Commission needs to pass an ordinance banning the sale or use of large fireworks in the city limits. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' economics', ' shopping\n\n' ] | |
| Shopping should be spread across all four corners of the county, so the traffic on Scottsville rd and Campbell lane will be improved. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' infrastructure', ' sewer and water' ] | |
| Go to underground utilities. Scottsville rd and the by-pass look awful. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' transportation', ' infrastructure\n\n' ] | |
| The intersection at Taco Bell and KFC is a nightmare | |
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| Topics: [ ' marijuana', ' medical marijuana\n' ] | |
| Recreational Cannabis in KY offers tourism, increased revenue, job opportunities, and shows massive leadership in the southern region. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' housing', ' renters', ' development' ] | |
| Rental property taxes should be reduced for private landlords to encourage them to develop more, as opposed to large ones like Chandler. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' education', ' schools', ' civ' ] | |
| Actually teach HS students useful things. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' law enforcement', ' emergency management' ] | |
| WKU should upgrade their CIT program to keep up with the times | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' transportation\n\ncomment:' ] | |
| The access roads off Scottsville Rd are terrible. They provide constant traffic jams and can be dangerous. We need to budget to fix them. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' property values', ' growth', '' ] | |
| New developments should not be approved unless roads and infrastructure capable of handling them are in place. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' infrastructure', ' biking', ' recreational' ] | |
| Developing more bike trails into surrounding areas of the city would allow for a more developed both transport and recreational experiences | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' restaurants', ' development\n\n' ] | |
| I would love to see a Texas Roadhouse in Bowling Green | |
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| Topics: [ ' downtown', ' st. petersburg' ] | |
| I would like to see part of the downtown area converted to an "art district". Something similar to the Wynnwood Walls in Miami, FL. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' transportation', ' airport', ' public' ] | |
| We should think about moving the airport. Too much high dollar land going to waste right now. | |
| ----------------- | |
| Topics: [ ' future', ' townhomes' ] | |
| We need more mixed-use developments so people live closely to all basic needs. Mix business and residential zones and increase walkability. |
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