Overview: During the recent Pleasantville City Council meeting, residents expressed mounting concerns about neighborhood safety, particularly regarding increased traffic, speeding, and the conditions of their communities. These issues took center stage as numerous residents shared personal experiences and urged the council to take immediate action. A resident, expressing their frustration, asked, “What are we waiting for? Someone else to be killed from speeding cars?” This sentiment was echoed by others who emphasized the lack of police visibility and patrolling, which they believe has contributed to the unsafe conditions.