Wilmer Mayor speaks with residents

Wilmer—Wilmer Mayor Sheila Petta held an intimate Town Hall meeting this past weekend, Grounds for Conversation.

The idea was an informal conversation with Wilmer residents as a follow-up to last month’s Town Hall that served to highlight city council priorities for FY 24/25 and how each priority has been achieved.

This past weekend’s follow-up gave residents the chance to take advantage of a more intimate one-on-one approach with Petta.

Positive changes the city has seen over the past few years were highlighted as well as any upcoming challenges that are being addressed.

“I was very pleased, we had a great turnout,” Mayor Petta said. “The residents were informed and asked lots of questions.”

As Wilmer continues to grow, city officials are prioritizing customer service, quality of life options, safe neighborhoods, quality streets, quality streetscapes and quality parks.

Recent city enhancements include infrastructure improvements including road repairs, a meter replacement project, a new kiosk at City Hall where residents can pay their utility bills 24/7, and family recreational renovations at Adams Street Park.

Wilmer has also seen critical public safety advances with the addition of the Fire Department’s new ladder truck and pumper truck.

The new police and public works buildings are also under construction and set for completion by August 2025.

Other future, city initiatives include expanding healthcare access, promoting wellness and mental health services and providing fresh options through a new grocery store.

“Our city is growing,” Petta said. “I appreciate the open dialogue with citizens because resident input is what makes our city stand out and prosper.”

SOURCE City of Wilmer