Mayor Linda Gorton today ended the city’s state of emergency, and planned to reopen city offices at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28.
“Although the bitter cold continues, our road crews have made progress,” Gorton said. “A delayed start Wednesday is a safer choice for our employees, and for anyone who has business with the government.”
The end of the state of emergency at 8 a.m. Wednesdaywill also trigger the end of free parking in downtown garages.
Gorton said she is continuing her delay of enforcement of the ordinance requiring residents to shovel their sidewalks. “While clear sidewalks are important, currently, the ice makes it dangerous for many residents to clear their sidewalks. The ordinance allows the Mayor to delay enforcement until weather conditions improve.”