[MissoulaGov] Committee Update 9-30-09 Bikes on Sidewalks

[Ethel MacDonald]

In defense of CC members (somebody has to do it :-) I think they respond to
what their constituents perceive as the most pressing problems and bring to
them, and since there is controversy, the discussion becomes long...

On Mon, Oct 5, 2009 at 2:16 PM, <Paradigm1 at aol.com> wrote:

>  *I also appreciate the hard work done by our City Council. However, I do
> agree **with Mr. Grays comments regarding where energy seems to be focused
> or mis-focused lately. Missoula has already watched Stimson go under, Stone
> Container hanging on by a thread, a record number of Montanan's living in
> poverty, many empty storefronts and offices. Blighted and vacant areas along
> Brooks and Broadway etc. Yet Council seems to be more interested in dealing
> with our behavioral issues as they relate to walking the dog, talking on the
> phone, architectural looks, wearing helmets, riding your bike etc... and who
> knows what else. *
> **
> *Most Missoulian's will continue to make wise and courteous choices in
> these areas, and the few that don't will not be aware of these new rules, or
> follow them anyway. I would love to read about new ideas and programs from
> Council that relate to invigorating Missoula's economy and job climate,
> rather than the next wave of behavioral ordinances. *
> **
> *Carl Posewitz, Ward 3 and Ward 1*
> **
> **
>
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