local ranting

The city council wants 4 year terms and rig a special election in mid-July so they can make for sure their ringers vote when citizen apathy is at it's highest. $2,000 payroll for police to stop people from crossing the Bix at 6 route to get to their homes every week. The sale of land at a loss in Prairie Heights at a loss, and the no-sale of commercial lots. Crime rates up higher than the national average, again.

Before the city council proposed this latest non-issue they should have taken a course in etiquette and common sense. The sad thing is it will probably pass because of voters thinking "what's the use?". It would be interesting to get a straight answer about who foots the bill for police presense during the Bix practice runs. And since the runners are visitors in our neighborhood every week, they could have the common sense to wait until 6 to start. As for our police chief, he won't admit to any crime in Davenport anyway.

That being said I'm going to get ready for the Maid-Rite cruise Saturday night and jar my fillings on the rough streets.