Having ideas to bring the City forward is commendable, unless they are just pipe dreams that can interfere with other progress or the delivery of basic services. But we also need to define what these services mean. But these factors sometimes blend. Streets need good lighting and sidewalks safe for travel. Police need to be fair and just to encourage public trust.
Water needs to be reliable, efficient and safe.
Cleanliness means less chance for fire or low self-esteem, which both breed crime. What we continually see in our city is a lack of proper priority-setting for the basics. Just drive the whole length of University Ave. You will see that sometimes it is smooth and in good repair. In these neighborhoods many distrust the police also.