Letter to the editor: Sidewalk scenario
To the editor:
Why are sidewalks in disrepair? Many walks are in disrepair because of our large, majestic trees. The tree roots have heaved and pushed up the sidewalks, breaking and making the walks very uneven.
Who planted the trees? The city, in many cases. We do love our trees for clean air, for birding, for shade, but why should the home owners be charged for a problem created by the city?
Sidewalks are for the public and are public; like streets and their maintenance, money for sidewalk maintenance should come out of public funds.