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Winona State University Student Senate met for a short meeting last Thursday, but a pivotal step was made on the streetlight issue that has been gaining ground.

The Pedestrian Safety Resolution passed unanimously after a vote, but there is still a lot of work to be done according to Student Senate President Josh Hanson.

“The resolution that was passed was a great first step,” Hanson said. “We have a lot of work to do with this city.”

On Monday, Nov. 2 he presented the resolution to the Winona City Council to begin collaborating with the city to help prevent future incidents like the ones that have occurred in recent months. The City Council unanimously approved the establishment of a working group of Winona State students and staff and City Council members and city staff.

Hanson also said it is important for students to maintain involvement with local government.

“I hope students will step up to the plate for that,” Hanson said, “as a collective student body we have to be willing to advocate on behalf of ourselves.”