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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Vandalia public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Delinquent utility and service assessments
Unpaid stormwater, trash, water and sewer, weed cutting, and property maintenance charges are being turned over to the county to collect as property assessments.
Water Main Replacement Near the Pool
The city locked in $500,000 in state funding for watermain replacement on four streets and accepted $50,000 in grant money for sewer pipe lining — plus a $52,795 sewer fix on Bristol Drive serving about 220 homes.
Tri-Cities Wastewater Facility upgrade
A major sewer upgrade is coming with projected cost increases, and capacity fees for new homes and businesses across all three partner cities are under discussion.
Poplar Grove Sanitary Sewer Protection
A sanitary sewer main near the east end of Poplar Grove Drive has been exposed by creek erosion and needs protecting. Council hired Choice One Engineering to design the fix, with construction planned for 2027.