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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Green Bay public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Garbage and recycling container replacement
The city is buying 624 new 96-gallon carts to replace depleted inventory. Residents' container fees effectively pay for the purchase, and new developments get carts too.
Foraging in city parks
A new ordinance lets residents pick fruits, nuts and seeds in parks for personal use — building on the Seymour Park food forest and JBS Park orchard. Not for resale, and no ladders or tools that damage trees.
Nuisance Property Lawsuit
Green Bay dropped its nuisance lawsuit over the so-called 'Uncle Fester' house after the property finally sold, so the city no longer needs a court order to force a cleanup. The legal fight is effectively moot now that ownership has changed hands.
Social Media Policy
Green Bay has turned off comments on its official social media pages, so you can’t sound off under city posts anymore. If you want to weigh in on city issues, you’ll need to show up to meetings or email the city instead.