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City Hall service desk Open Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Pay a billPay utilities, taxes, parking citations or permit fees. Apply for a permitFind building, zoning, event and trade permits. Report a street issueTell us about potholes, signs or streetlights. Find waste collectionCheck collection days and disposal guidance. Register for programsBrowse recreation, senior and youth programs. View public noticesRead official notices, hearings and updates. Contact a departmentFind the right office for your question. Request recordsSubmit a public records request online.
Roadwork

Road resurfacing begins Monday on East Market Street.

Expect daytime lane shifts between 7th Avenue and Civic Plaza through Friday.

View roadwork schedule
Public hearing

Public hearing on the 2026 budget scheduled for May 14.

Residents may speak in person or submit comments before noon on May 13.

Review hearing details
Notice

Summer recreation registration opens next week.

Programs include swim lessons, day camps, senior fitness and teen leadership.

Browse recreation dates

Civic priorities

A city website built around public service.

Alderford’s online services make it easier to understand decisions, request help and participate in community life.

Transparent decisions

Agendas, minutes, budgets and public dashboards help residents follow city work.

Faster resident services

Common requests are routed to departments with clearer status updates.

Safer neighborhoods

Public safety, streets and code teams coordinate around resident concerns.

Stronger community spaces

Parks, libraries and public spaces support a connected civic life.

Mayor Elena Brooks standing in a civic office setting

A word from the Mayor

Alderford works best when residents can see what we are doing and help shape what comes next.

Our job is to make city government easier to reach and easier to understand. That means clearer services, responsible investment in neighborhoods, open meetings and practical updates residents can use. Thank you for helping us keep Alderford responsive, welcoming and accountable.

Elena Brooks

Mayor Elena Brooks
Mayor of Alderford

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Departments

Find the city office that can help.

Planning and Zoning

Development review, zoning questions and long-range planning.

Contact Planning

Parks and Recreation

Parks, trails, community programs and recreation facilities.

Contact Parks

Police Department

Public safety services, neighborhood officers and records.

Contact Police

Fire and Emergency Services

Emergency response, prevention, inspections and preparedness.

Contact Fire Services
48,000residents
312service requests closed this month
24parks and public spaces
91%on-time permit reviews

Public meetings

Council meetings and public agendas

Review upcoming meetings, agenda packets and opportunities to share public comment.

City Council Regular Meeting

Council Chambers

Budget hearing, infrastructure update and public comment.

View City Council agenda

Parks Advisory Board

Community Center

Trail priorities, summer programming and park maintenance updates.

View Parks Board details

Report an issue

Tell us what needs attention in your neighborhood.

Use the service request portal for non-emergency concerns. For emergencies, call 911.

Start a service request

Pothole or road damage

Report pavement, curb or sign damage.

Streetlight outage

Share pole location and nearby address.

Missed waste collection

Request a follow-up pickup.

Park maintenance

Report playground, trail or facility issues.

Code concern

Share property maintenance concerns.

Water or drainage issue

Report leaks, flooding or blocked drains.

Request process

What happens after you submit a service request.

  1. 01

    Submit request

    Send the location, category and a short description.

  2. 02

    City team reviews

    Staff confirm the details and urgency.

  3. 03

    Assigned to department

    The request is routed to the responsible office.

  4. 04

    Work is scheduled

    Crews or inspectors plan the next practical step.

  5. 05

    Update is shared

    You receive a status update or closure note.

City news

Latest official updates from Alderford.

Transportation

Alderford launches safer routes to school program

New crossings, traffic calming and sidewalk repairs begin near five campuses.

Read safer routes update
Business

New small business grant window opens

Local storefronts can apply for facade and accessibility improvement funds.

Review grant requirements
Facilities

Library plaza renovation enters final phase

New seating, lighting and accessible pathways are scheduled for completion in June.

View plaza project details
Budget

City publishes 2026 budget overview

The summary explains operating priorities, capital projects and public hearing dates.

Open budget overview
Public works

Water main replacement begins on Harbor Avenue

Crews will replace aging service lines and restore affected sidewalks by late May.

Track water main project
Parks

New shade structures approved for Riverside playground

Installation is scheduled before summer camp and weekend events begin.

Review park improvements

Community calendar

Upcoming city events and public sessions.

Community plan

Building a city that is easier to move through, easier to understand and easier to love.

Tree-lined neighborhood street representing local community planning

Practical investments residents can see

  • Safer streets and sidewalks
  • Housing and neighborhood investment
  • Public space improvements
  • Business and workforce support

Capital projects

Track city improvements by area and status.

This static map-style preview shows how a municipality can summarize infrastructure work without live map data.

Northside Civic Center Riverside East Market
Design

Riverside Trail Extension

Riverside corridor

Adds a safer walking and cycling link between downtown and the riverfront.

Construction

East Market Street Resurfacing

East Market Street

Repairs pavement, crossings and curb ramps along a key local corridor.

Procurement

Civic Center Accessibility Upgrades

City Hall campus

Improves entrances, counters, signage and public meeting access.

Study

Northside Stormwater Improvements

Northside neighborhood

Evaluates drainage upgrades to reduce recurring street flooding.

Documents and permits

Find forms, records and official documents.

Use these resource groups to reach the right form or document library.

Permits and inspectionsBuilding, trade, zoning and inspection forms. Licenses and registrationsBusiness, pet, alarm and local registrations. Public recordsRequest records and review disclosure guidance. Budget and finance documentsBudgets, audits, purchasing and financial reports. Council agendas and minutesMeeting materials, packets and adopted minutes. Policies and ordinancesMunicipal code, policies and adopted resolutions. Housing and assistance formsRental support, repair and neighborhood assistance applications. Transportation plansStreet, sidewalk, transit and traffic safety planning documents.

Transparency dashboard

A quick view of city accountability measures.

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Resident FAQ

Common city service questions.

Services and requests

Reporting issues, permits and service schedules.

Use the service request portal and include the nearest address, intersection or pole number when possible.

Open government

Meetings, records and mayor's office contact.

Need help finding the right department?

City staff can help route your question.

Send a note or call the service desk and we will connect you with the right office.

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Stay connected

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Resident resources

Popular city resources in one place.

Find the most requested city services, documents and contact points.

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Service request portalReport local issues and track status. Permit applicationsBuilding, zoning and event permits. Council agendasUpcoming meetings and adopted minutes. Public records requestRequest records from city departments.

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