A recent comment left by a citizen. There seems to be a pattern of behavior coming from elected officials.
Hello All, I live in the older neighborhood (behind Kelly's) that is slated to be torn down in phase two. I have had to deal with Dallas on a continuous basis. One story I would like to share. My property along with my neighbors is now the home for the additional power lines for the new downtown development. We were given a notice on our doors that all of our trees would have to be trimmed or come down completely (I would have had the most trees lost completely) in our backyard. These trees give us some privacy from the Chauncey Barett Gardens. I ask Xcel energy what easement do you have to take down 6 of my trees? Some of my neighbors had already given the ok but I held out as I knew that I would lose more property value. Xcel told me this, and I quote, "The city told us they [City] already owned all these properties." I told him that I own this house and until I see an easement bought by the city or Xcel, they are not going to get my signature to take my trees. Xcel immediately said they were not touching anything until the city deals with the home owners. I sent an email to Mayor Capra and she forwarded it on to Dallas (I also copied all the news stations and newspapers). Dallas called me ASAP and left a message that this was a miss-communication and it was Xcel that was in a hurry. This was curious because Xcel had no stake in the increase power needed at this time. Unfortunately, Xcel had already taken down trees in an elderly couples yard. Then, Xcel couldn't drive the truck over her neighbors yards (neighbors said no) and so they left the mess for the couple to clean up. The increase power lines now reside in our front yards. Xcel did some trimming but nothing like what it would have been had they run it in the back yard.My elderly neighbor lost the most in the entire ordeal. My question to Mayor Capra is, who is the advocate for the citizens? She never responded to any my questions.
Thanks for the outlet to speak our minds!
Margaret Lee
August 20, 2008 9:06 PM
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Sorry to hear about your neighbor, Margaret. The lack of timely response from our elected officials is exactly what I addressed during the last council meeting. The Mayor is up for reelection this year and we will be stuck with the status-quo if she runs unopposed.
Your story saddens me.
It seems to me that when we question their decisions they call it animosity and hostility because they have no answers.
Margaret, I would suggest a Letter to the Editor to get your story out. People need to hear what is happening in the downtown area. This is just the beginning.
Melody
"Status quo, you know, that is Latin for the mess we're in."
- Ronald Reagan
There is so much that can be done but the citizens have to come together as a group. That is why this Blog is so important! I wish I would have thought of it sooner! Thank you again!
One individual can't change the City but a group will make a difference. I will be walking my neighborhood handing out the complaint we filed against the city in regards to the non-conforming zoning code we are stuck with while the city and Beard failed to follow through with their development plans.
Margaret could you please privately email your contact information to centervilleblog@yahoo.com?
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We need someone to step up to the plate and run for Mayor. Nothing is going to change otherwise. I'm not sure about the consolidation business but we definately need to take our government back! They seem to have forgot just who works for who around here! Big bullies, if you ask me. Thanks for the great information. Election is just around the corner.
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