Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in De Pere, WI public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in roads with high priority
Broadway/Cook Intersection Safety
The crash-prone Broadway and Cook intersection may finally get help: a state grant would replace the old signals and add left-turn arrows to clear the sight-line problem causing accidents. The city pays only 10%.
South Bridge Connector project agreements
The city reworked its cost-sharing deal with Brown County so TID funds cover segments 15 and 16 while the county absorbs segment 18, which had no funding besides borrowing. The city's total corridor share has dropped sharply, easing pressure on general borrowing and taxpayers.
Pedestrian safety at Wisconsin/George and De Pere High School roundabout
A resident says crossing Wisconsin and George Streets is so difficult some people avoid the farmers market, and students struggle at the high school roundabout. Her ideas — no left turns on green, longer crossing signals, flashing beacons — will go to the Parking and Traffic Committee in October.
2026 Street Reconstruction and Repair Contracts
Ontario Street gets rebuilt and concrete street repairs are funded citywide for 2026, with the MSC Expansion contract coming in under budget.