In high-profile areas or neighborhoods where civic organizations are strong, some monitoring takes place. But no penalties exist to punish those who fail to comply. Bad publicity sometimes does the job, but not always. That's why a council-backed plan is needed. New Castle County Council should give swift attention to these recommendations.
Congestion is one of the county's most serious problems.
The public expects government to enforce agreements. A partisan of either man could find hope in one poll or another. Gov. Bush was leading, but not by much. The race is billed as the closest in decades. Voters seem to be genuinely conflicted.