City thanks residents for winter‑storm response, highlights 311 and lists upcoming events

Unidentified Speaker opened the session by thanking residents and city employees for their response to the recent winter storm, commending Public Works, Public Safety, sanitation and street maintenance for clearing trees, restoring power and keeping residents safe. "We certainly wanna express our heartfelt gratitude to the entire community, for being patient and resilient during the storm," the speaker said.

The speaker reminded listeners that 311 is available for nonemergency city services, including reporting fallen trees, downed power lines, overgrown grass, potholes and for general information about city events and programs. The transcript singled out 311 call takers for extended shifts during the storm.

The session included announcements about upcoming events: the State of the City address on Tuesday, Feb. 10 at Farm Forest Church (doors open at 5 p.m.); the mayor's annual neighborhood banquet on Thursday, Feb. 5 at the Renaissance Hotel and Spa; "Neighbors and Flavors," a free family event on Friday, Feb. 6 from 4:30–8:00 p.m. at the Food for Less parking lot on Mobile Highway (sponsored by Councilman Raleigh and framed as a response to federal cuts affecting families); a downtown Mardi Gras celebration on Feb. 14 from 3–6 p.m. at the Dexter Avenue Fountain featuring live music and king cake; and congratulations to the Junior League on its centennial, with Ann Marieke identified as serving as a director of the "I team" for the city in the transcript.

No formal actions, votes or policy changes were recorded in the transcript for these items; the remarks were announcements and invitations to residents.