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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Green Bay public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
School pickup congestion at Lincoln Elementary
Cars parking both sides of narrow Caroline Street during pickup are jamming the road, made worse by school consolidation and nearby construction. New signs will restrict parking to one side while allowing quick student loading.
Lincoln School area signage changes
The Traffic Engineer's recommended sign modifications around Lincoln School were approved, aimed at keeping kids safer around the school.
West Side Municipal Garage HVAC improvements
The city hired an engineering firm to design heating and cooling upgrades for the West Side Municipal Garage, the first step of a facility improvement project.
Firefighters grievance (GBPPA Grievance 2026-01) finalized
The committee wrapped up a grievance filed by the Green Bay Firefighters by adopting the official written findings. It stems from a decision made at the September 29 meeting, and the document will be signed and issued, ending the process.
Thermal imaging camera purchase
The city is buying 30 Bullard TXS thermal imaging camera bundles — gear that helps firefighters see through smoke and find people in the dark.
Rewrite of alcohol beverage licensing code
Chapter 4 of the municipal code gets its first full overhaul in years, swapping stipulation agreements for correction meetings and dropping a blanket 24-hour surveillance camera mandate.
Police promotional processes (Commander, Captain, Detective)
The police department is running Commander, Captain, and Detective promotional processes with healthy applicant pools for the first two, and the Detective posting just opened. The commission will later approve the selection panels and final picks.
Firefighter intern hiring pipeline
Thirteen former fire department interns never got a shot at applying under the old one-time hiring process. The commission approved giving them first chance through the same Public Safety Answers test and interviews before opening recruitment to the public.