Keeping the City accountable

EDIT: I talked with Rosemary McDaniel at the 6th ward meeting last night, so I am hopeful we'll have a resolution soon.

Here's another 311 dilemma. I called this probably June, if not earlier. Even called the Alderman's office. I tried again August 28, this time got a reference number. But so far , NOTHING has been done. (A follow up call to 311 had referred it to Dept. of Transportation, but as I said, no VISIBLE work has been done. Not even a sign or spray paint!)

At this point (with fall here and winter soon approaching), there are some SERIOUS threats to human life:

• The leaves are falling, and can cover the hole. Someone, especially the many elderly,can fall and hurt themselves. A lawsuit waiting to happen.
• The hole is right above the water pipe leading to my home. If water comes in and freezes the pipe, we will have no water. Another lawsuit waiting to happen.
• The gravel along the sidewalk is also starting to seep in. The small hole will become a HUGE problem. More tax money unnecessarily wasted.

History note: the city side of the lawn experienced a pipe burst. The city fixed the problem, and eventually repaired the lawn. But the sidewalk collapse is happening on top of that pipe, as I mentioned. Not saying it's connected, but very coincidental.

I just e-mailed the alderman's office, so we'll see if any action is taken.

This is relatively minor, compared to Worlee's previous ordeal. And when I first called, I was only expected one of those work horses to be put up until they would have time to fix it. But I think 4 months is enough time.

Let's hope the city has learned its lesson and acts on it SOON.