Rep. Francisco Aguon (R-Saipan) continues to push the installation of streetlights throughout Kagman. <\/p>\n
Since taking his seat as a representative in the 20th Legislature, Aguon has been advocating for streetlights in Kagman 1, 2, and 3. <\/p>\n
Aguon lamented how dark Kagman streets get in the evenings due to the lack of lights, saying this puts a damper on the feeling of safety residents.<\/p>\n
He also believes that, if the streets are well lit, people would have a choice of walking to and from nearby places like the store or the laundromat. <\/p>\n
Unfortunately, funding has been Aguon\u2019s biggest challenge. <\/p>\n
As much as he wants to get the project done, he said it has been extremely hard to get the funding needed to carry out the project.<\/p>\n
About $112,000 is needed to install streetlights in Kagman 1, 2, and 3. <\/p>\n
His priority is the main highway, Route 34, and the community area. According to him, lighting the main highway alone would cost about $8,000. <\/p>\n
Aguon has been discussing his plans with the two agencies that are usually involved with streetlights: the Commonwealth Utilities Corp. and the Department of Public Works. <\/p>\n
Although the two entities are on board, it all goes back to the funding dilemma, according to Aguon. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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