One year ago ClearysNotebook began. One of the first Opinion articles (Bill\’s Point of View) I penned was called Action Speaks Louder Than Words. The date was August 3, 2006. A year later some of the problems mentioned below have been resolved or are in the process of being resolved. While others still exist. Let\’s hope by 2008 we can report even more progress.
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Here are my recommendations for free on what needs to be done to \”Enhance Our City\’s Image\”.
*Start with the painting and repair of the rusted park benches, park fences, and playground equipment. Remove the unlicensed, unregistered broken down vehicles that exist in many neighborhoods.
*Strictly enforce the ordinances that deal with rental properties. Make slum landlords clean up their properties or they would face heavy fines and the property condemned. Go after residents who don\’t cut their grass or remove the trash around their homes.
*Get Animal Control to trap the feral cats that run throughout the city. In my neighborhood we have one woman who is feeding 15 cats. The little kittens grow up they have more cats and the cat problem keeps growing. Call Animal Control they will tell you to pick up a cage lease it from them for $75 and you are suppose to capture the cats. When you bring the cage back your $75 is returned. I thought that is why the City hired Animal Control people.
*Begin with the cleanup of the blighted businesses and properties along Broadway. One property on South Broadway is surrounded by so much junk you can barely make out there is a house behind the weeds and refuse.
*A final suggestion is for you, the public. Get involved in the running of your local government. Tell mayor and council you don\’t want your money spent needlessly on a Government controlled newspaper. Speak out. Instead of more written words and promises let see some action for a change.
Stricter Penalties Needed to Deal with Slum Landlords
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