Piedras Street Reconstruction Project

Representing Five Points businesses with 35 years of history, she urged council to cancel the Piedras Street project to prevent business failures.

Co-owner of Manhattan Heights Tavern and Grill, he explained that prolonged street closures would severely impact sales and threaten local jobs.

Owner of Dewey's Corner Pub, he urged council to cancel the project, build true collaboration, and protect small businesses.

Voiced support for the Five Points business community, noting that construction disruptions would negatively impact employees and vendors.

Local cafe owner and former planning commissioner, she asked council to recognize current economic realities and deprogram the project.

Wholesale grocer representative, he emphasized the importance of parking and access, urging communication and collaboration between the city and businesses.

Speaking for the El Paso Youth Alliance, he opposed the Piedras Street project due to potential negative economic impacts on small businesses.

Stressed the need for better communication between local businesses and representatives, and advocated for first responders.

Five Points business owner of 16 years, he urged council to vote to deprogram the unwanted Piedras project to protect livelihoods.

Representing the Five Points Development Association, he urged council to respect business owners and deprogram the project.

Owner of Italian Kitchen (established 1948), he urged council to cancel the Piedras Street project, citing severe impacts from past road closures.

Long-time El Paso resident speaking for the Five Points Business Association, she urged council to refund the old certificate of obligation money and cancel the project.

Manager at House of Rock Early Bird, she spoke in favor of defunding the project to protect staff tips and business viability.

Spoke on the history of Five Points and the negative impact of lane reductions on safety.

Commercial property owner sharing personal experience with construction disruptions, urging council to deprogram the project.

President of the Five Points Development Association, he thanked council members for bringing Item 25 and urged deprogramming to protect the neighborhood.

Manhattan Heights Neighborhood Association acting president, he spoke about traffic bottlenecks and safety issues caused by previous street alterations.

Suggested creating a new ordinance requiring notification of affected parties within 300 feet before any city street project.