Sir: Kudos to councillors Frank Vercouteren and Michael Bondy for their bold step in requesting the Freedom of Information files regarding the Chatham-Kent Police Service budget and the John D. Bradley Convention Centre operations. It should prove interesting.
On Sept. 8, I watched as Chatham council dithered over the intersection at McNaughton Avenue and Keil Drive. Has anyone ever considered a stoplight at Michener Road and Grand Avenue? The traffic’s last stoplight is at Victoria Avenue, and as Grand Avenue sees a lot of traffic, both in and out of the city (also at a great rate of speed), there is a risk for the people who are trying to make a left turn from Michener to Grand. I think there would be more concern there than at McNaughton and Keil.
Also there are a great number of streets that are in really poor condition. Do they need a consultant to ascertain as to which ones need paving? I know Delaware Avenue near King George School is in bad need of resurfacing.
Maybe a newer council will help us achieve some of my suggestions.
Sally Clements
Chatham
