Relief for Seniors

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There must be sufficient time to safely cross streets, clearly marked crosswalks, and enforcement at these.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0ffffff00.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Improve street signs (e.g., oversized signage) in areas where many seniors reside.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0ffffff00.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Increase opportunities for seniors to take part and advocate in city government.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0ffffff00.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Encourage seniors to share their knowledge and experience, and volunteer in their communities.</div> <bR> <div> Seniors are a valuable resource and we need them to continue to serve as leaders, mentors, volunteers and active members of our community.</div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>