Fix the potholes now

Thu., May 11, 2017

We all know the city of Spokane has a big problem with potholes. They heavily damage our cars, which makes most residents unhappy. These potholes can cause car accidents, and we are putting our lives more at risk with these gigantic holes not being filled. I believe we need to step up and fix the potholes in Spokane.

Washington state is ranked No. 8 for having the worst road structure in the United States, according to BusinessInsider.com. Sixty-seven percent of our roads need work that must be completed, including getting those pesky potholes filled in. Many people complain about these potholes, and I can see why; they cause damage to our cars and make driving even more harmful than it already is.

Potholes are a very dangerous driving hazard on the roads in Spokane County. It’s like an obstacle course to drive around these potholes. We need to fix them now!

Grace Smith

Spokane

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