Say ‘no’ to RISD Proposition A
Re: “3 Richardson ISD proposals deserve approval,” Sunday editorial.
I’m urging my fellow Richardson ISD voters to vote towards Proposition A this November. Whereas our colleges deserve sturdy assist, this bond asks taxpayers to shoulder an unlimited debt burden with out demonstrating accountable monetary planning or clear, measurable outcomes.
Proposition A totals a whole bunch of hundreds of thousands of {dollars}, but lots of the proposed tasks lack transparency and prioritization. As a substitute of specializing in essential classroom enhancements and instructor assist, the bond consists of costly facility upgrades and new development. In the meantime, taxpayers proceed to face rising property valuations and better residing prices throughout the district.
Accountability ought to come earlier than extra spending. RISD nonetheless has excellent bond debt from prior measures, and residents deserve a full accounting of how earlier funds had been spent earlier than approving one other large-scale borrowing plan. Throwing extra money on the district with no strong plan for long-term fiscal sustainability doesn’t serve college students or households effectively.
If we wish higher colleges, we want management that manages assets correctly and earns the neighborhood’s belief. Let’s ship a message this November that fiscal accountability comes first. Vote no on Proposition A.
Laurie Johnson, Dallas
Another excuse for alley pickup
Re: “Dallas can save alley trash pickup — Group stands prepared to assist Metropolis Corridor protect important service, if solely officers would hear,” by James Collet and Jeff Helfrich, Wednesday Opinion.
Collet and Helfrich offered a cogent and affordable opinion on why Dallas mustn’t abandon alley trash pickup. I’ve another reason, and possibly essentially the most salient one.
Be taught from Austin. Through the years, we stayed at our son’s varied properties there. It’s a metropolis with principally road trash pickup. It was, to say the least, an unsanitary mess. At instances, rubbish may very well be strewn in regards to the road, inevitably drawing rats and different varmints.
Why? Dumping the rubbish and trash right into a truck isn’t foolproof. Sanitation staff can’t all the time choose up spills and sometimes go away the bin lids open. I can show that as a result of it typically occurs right here in our alley. Then, there’s the weekly struggle to discover a parking area on pickup day.
Metropolis authorities must be reminded that its principal obligations lie in offering core providers: police, hearth, streets and trash pickup.
Dennis D’Amico, Dallas/Caruth Hills
Dallas chief exhibits integrity
Re: “DPD turns down $25M to work with feds — ‘Completely not,’ chief says was response; spokesman says focus is 911 name instances,” Friday Metro & Enterprise story.
Hail to the Dallas police chief! After studying endlessly of individuals and organizations knuckling below to bribery and extortion from the aspiring American dictator, it was great to listen to that any individual nonetheless has some integrity and a few braveness.
Gene Lantz, Dallas
Lawyer basic, butt out
Re: “UNT faces probe — Paxton will examine ‘radical leftist violence’ at college after Kirk killing,” Saturday Metro & Enterprise story.
Sure, it’s inappropriate to cheer the killing of any individual, however I additionally imagine it’s nonetheless authorized on this nation to specific an opinion regardless of how egregious it could appear to some folks.
Additionally, I’m not certain what violence occurred until it was tearing up paper at a Turning Level USA occasion.
It’s apparent that Ken Paxton is operating for the Senate and desires all of the publicity he can get, however that is ridiculous. This can be a matter for the college, and he ought to butt out.
Peggy Tucker, Richardson
Lamster modified my thoughts
Re: “Save Metropolis Corridor,” by Mark Lamster, Sunday Arts & Life column.
It’s uncommon, however I’m glad a current letter to the editor I wrote supporting the destruction of the present Dallas Metropolis Corridor was not but printed. I take it again.
What a mistake I made!
I agree with the strong logic of Lamster’s opinion piece supporting the restore and updating of Metropolis Corridor.
Plus, it would save over a half billion {dollars} within the course of. My grandkids won’t must repay the price of a brand new Metropolis Corridor.
Invoice Betzen, Dallas
‘No Kings’ protests praised
Hundreds upon hundreds of individuals throughout the nation performed peaceable “No Kings” protests Saturday towards the president’s authoritarian rule. The administration claims these protests are un-American. The protesters are exercising their proper to peacefully protest, which may be very American.
All through historical past, People have protested varied causes and points. Prudent politicians and leaders have been effectively served to take heed to sad constituents’ complaints. Historical past tells us that when sufficient of the populace turns into sad, adjustments could be made by voting or by impeachment.
I’m an 87-year-old impartial voter and I say, “No Kings.”
J.R. Krystinik, Dallas/Preston Hole
Pope Leo brings excellent news
As I learn all of the dangerous information, I see a trigger for optimism. Pope Leo exemplifies the teachings of Jesus.
John Stettler, Dallas/Lochwood
Thanks, I wanted that
Re: “These influencers gave up their affect — What if the best way of Jesus isn’t the best way of social media? by Ryan Sanders, Tuesday Opinion.
Thanks in your all the time considerate commentaries and editorials. I particularly loved Sanders’ newest with the difficult phrases of Thomas Merton.
Thanks, Mr. Sanders, I wanted that!
Ann McMann, Garland
Honest Park crumbling
As an avid fairgoer for many years, I’m appalled on the situation of the buildings and constructions at Honest Park. Cracks going up the edges of buildings, stains, lacking tiles within the restrooms and the unhappy disrepair of the entire park generally.
It is vitally disheartening. Contemplating the cash the park pulls in yearly, one would suppose town would get off their collective backsides, make the laborious monetary choices and get this decaying jewel of town mounted.
Sure I do know, there was a foul-up with the earlier contractor. Lesson discovered and transfer on. Are they ready for the park to crumble to mud earlier than making a choice on repairs?
Dixie Soong, North Dallas
