The City Council flexed its oversight role by questioning administration officials about their efforts to clear snow from bus stops, ensure maintenance issues are addressed in senior apartments and rental properties are in compliance.
Before getting to voting action matters, the council summoned officials from Mayor Mary Sheffield’s administration to address concerns raised by residents. The discussion was a reflection of pledges made by Council President James Tate and other members to hold the administration accountable while maintaining a partnership with the mayor, who precedes Tate as council president.
David Bell, director of the Buildings, Safety Engineering, and Environmental Department, said city inspectors were dispatched to address reports of elevator malfunctions at senior apartment complexes provided by council members…