This is an
editorial in the Journal News. If other people can see the problems with our
city, why cant we?
Why is there is always a negative story written about the city
of Mount Vernon? Corruption and mismanagement are the topics of almost every
story.
When I drive through the downtown business district of the city,
I notice garbage on the sidewalks, in the street gutters, and overflowing
public garbage baskets.
This is a disgrace to the city and the department in charge. If
someone like myself is noticing this, why are the people in public office not
taking notice? What has happened to this once-beautiful proud city?
The people in this city who care need to unite and elect
politicians who will take charge and turn this city around.
This city is the embarrassment of the Lower Hudson Valley. When
I speak to people about Mount Vernon, especially nonresidents, I always get the
same “Mount Vernon is a mess” response. This is wrong and totally unacceptable
for any city or town.
People say it is too late to turn the city around. Put good
hardworking honest people in office and in every department in the city.
This city needs caring leadership, people who take pride in
their jobs, people who put their heart in the city for a better Mount Vernon.
This city needs a major change, people are moving out of the
city, and the school system is a mess as well.
What has happened to the memorial field renovation? Another
mismanaged project that has come to a halt?
Anthony Caparelli
Yonkers
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