Jim,
As you are aware, the committee comprising of Ald. Bauman, Witkowiak, Wade,
Dudzik, and Puente recently voted 3-2 in favor of adding sidewalks as part of
the repaving project for Good Hope Rd. west of 91st St. in our district.
It is very disappointing that the three alderman voted to install these
sidewalks when your staff representative made it very clear that your
constituents overwhelmingly oppose the sidewalks.
You and I both know that sidewalks don't fit into the rural look and feel
that attracts us to the Northwest part of Milwaukee. The three alderman
were looking at maps of Good Hope Rd., west of 91st St. They have no clue
of our district and neighborhoods. I strongly encourage you to
be present for any final voting on this issue. As our
representative, you need to convince these alderman that your constituents
are serious and strongly oppose the dramatic changes to our district, not
theirs. I am confident you'll have your boxing gloves on and protect our
district. By the way, I don't even live on the affected street.
It just doesn't work in our setting.
Jake Hoffer
6619 N. 110th St.