In my opinion, D-11's priorities are all wrong. We are a growing community, and more families are moving here from out of state. This city's economy is diverse enough now that the odds of seeing a population decrease as in 1989 is unlikely. That was due to a deep recession. New teachers should be hired to reduce class size.
Kids learn so much better in small classes.
After all, they are the ones on the front lines and actually work for a living. Whether well-educated or barely educated, rich or poor, many people acquire a dog or cat without much thought, as if the animal is nothing more than a toy, then find they don't want to spend the time and money, have the patience, or accept the responsibility animals require. Best of all, when it gets boring or annoying, no one will have to take it out in the country and pretend it can survive on berries, or dump it at the shelter and break its little metal heart. All cats and dogs need love, attention, care and respect. They should never be screamed at, have their noses rubbed in mess or otherwise be treated in ways which we wouldn't treat a child.