Another view of the James Street Improvement District

Posted on March 3rd, 2010 in Letters to the Editor

Another view of the James Street  Improvement District

JSID have already crossed “the threshold”.  Regarding the trash can replacement ($700 per can, correct me if I am wrong), and lopping off the tree branches that so beautifully canopied the street and against the wishes of many of the residents, is a disrespectful way of crossing the threshold.

Ms. Riggs seems to see all and know all.  I find it amusing that she can blow into Lancaster, take a look and use the word manageable.  I think she may be confused regarding what she saw as manageable and, I hate to say it, but I believe it was the residents to which she refered.

I attended an all-women’s meeting where Ms. Riggs spoke and she mentioned the trashcans, lights, ambassadors on bicycles….and also informed me when I questioned the need for the Crossings…that like it or not, it’s a done deal.

We are not the “bones of the city”.  This is not a ghost town and I don’t remember the area covered by the downtown investment district as being a bad place that needed shaping up.

I challenge these visionaries to take their skills to Green Street, Chester Street, Howard Avenue, and roll up their sleeves and do something productive.

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