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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Oxford public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Capital Projects and Infrastructure
The 2027 wish list includes $900,000 for street resurfacing, $1 million for College Corner Pike, a $2.8 million passenger rail platform, $250,000 for a synthetic athletic field, a new parking garage elevator, and trail work.
2026 Street Resurfacing Program
The first of four votes for next year's paving program, covering the Northwest Quadrant, Spring Street, Park Place, and Bonham Road, boosted by a $330,000 state grant.
Sidewalk, Curb, and Gutter Improvements
Council declared it necessary to re-pave and repair sidewalks, curbs, and gutters on certain properties, with a companion assessment ordinance introduced. Property owners on the Exhibit A list would pay the assessments.
Safe Streets For All Safety Action Plan
The city secured another $250,000 in federal funds — no local match — to hire engineers to comprehensively study why crashes happen across the whole city, from distracted driving to speed limits, feeding future capital planning.
OPWC Issue One funding for roadway improvements
The city wants to pave streets in the North Mile Square, along Contreras Road and near the Oaks Trail in 2028, and is applying for a state grant covering 69% of the ~$800,000 cost. If it wins the grant, local taxpayers cover only about $248,000.