Letters To The Editor

Zone change would lead to more pollution

I am responding to the proposed zone reclassification for the 40-acre site that is between College Place Addition and Camelot.

I believe that this reclassification, which would allow commercial development (e.g. Wal-Mart, etc.) to take place, would result in an increase in traffic, noise, and air pollution.

This increase would adversely affect the quality of life in our neighborhoods. Therefore I am opposed to this proposed zone reclassification. Alice Stevens Spokane

Keep Wal-Mart out of Camelot area

I am a resident of the Camelot area and have recently read several letters to the editor that I totally agree with.

I may not have young children at home any more, but I completely relate to those families that do.

People choose their homes because of some special characteristic(s). This is especially true of Camelot homeowners.

A profit margin appears to be the bottom line for so many endeavors. I surely hope that is not true in this case - profit for either the city or Wal-Mart.

A zoning change is perceived to be as easy to get as fast food. With the already increased traffic in this area and the obvious objections of the majority of residents, to put a megabusiness area “next door” or “cheek to jowl” seems the ultimate of ludicrous and a complete disregard of a majority of home owners.

Please let our voices be heard and let “right over might” prevail. Marilyn Jorgensen Spokane

Broken sidewalks pose a threat to safety

Everyone gripes about the bad condition of the roads, what they do to their cars, their bodies, disposition, etc.

Nothing, however, is ever said about the deplorable condition of the sidewalks.

Where I live, there is much foot traffic and many churchgoers of all ages. There are little and big schoolchildren who like to skip along the sidewalks, and with school starting soon, more accidents will happen for sure.

The sidewalks are dangerous, raised up because of tree roots, causing people to trip, stumble and fall. The concrete is broken and cracked with holes large enough to catch shoes in.

I’ve seen falls by people of all ages, including a special friend who injured her shoulder but didn’t report it.

So that’s why she doesn’t come over here anymore! She could have sued, whom? Who is responsible: the city or the property owner?

Once I called the city and was told an inspector would be sent out.

Do people have to wear helmets to walk on the sidewalks? What’s the answer? Vivian Fish Spokane