**WARDLY NEWS – FEBRUARY 2025**
Hello, neighbors! I’m Erik Johnson, your Ward 5 City Councilor, here to keep you updated on the latest happenings in our ward and across St. Albans. I’m always available to hear your thoughts, concerns, or ideas. You can find more info, event details, and stay connected with Ward 5 at http://ward5vt.com.
== CITY NEWS ==
COMMUNITY SAFETY
I’m proud of the great work our City PD has been doing in our neighborhoods. We were told at our last council meeting that PD is now fully staffed and the street division is up and running.
Even with a fully staffed department, it’s important that we all take on community safety, we can all do our part by being mindful drivers and helping make our streets safer and speaking up if you see something.
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Three city council seats will be opening in March. Our community thrives when we step up to serve. The local municipal positions we run for and hold are where we shape the aspects of our community that matter most in our everyday lives.
== UPCOMING EVENTS ==
Check out some of the upcoming events in our great city.
– SON SHINDIG: February 5th, 5:30 PM @ CITY HALL, more information visit: http://facebook.com/events/940896827412353
– DAUGHTER GALA & SILENT AUCTION: February 6th, 5:30 PM @ CITY HALL, more information visit: http://facebook.com/events/616286884289547
– COMMUNITY PARTY AT HARD’ACK: February 8th, 9:30-11:30 AM @ HARD’ACK, more information visit: http://facebook.com/events/893833906161957
– WINTER CARNIVAL: In my recent January Wardly news I posted the wrong date for the winter festival at Hard’Ack. The correct date is February 15th, starting at 10:30. For more information visit: http://facebook.com/events/601741352291775
– ROTARY HOME EXPO – ST. ALBANS: March 15th & 16th @ Collins-Perley Sports Complex
– SUMMER BLOCK PARTY: While we had to cancel our Winter Block Party due to weather, the summer event is already in the works for July—more info to follow!
Every month I try to highlight upcoming events, activities, and community opportunities that are open to the public, are hosted by a non-profit organization or city department, and don’t hold any bias views politically or religiously.
== GET INVOLVED ==
Have a question, concern, or suggestion for our ward? Reach out to me at erik@ward5vt.com or 802-309-0295. I’m here to listen!