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senseandsensibility

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1. Reminds me of a couple of years ago when the streetlight

Reply to progree (Original post)

Sat Feb 15, 2025, 05:20 PM

Feb 2025

went out in my little town here in the SF Bay Area (California). I think it would surprise many that in "hellhole" California I e-mailed my city on their website and received a prompt, personalized response. It was fixed the next day! Maybe we should start a thread about how government works well for people, since so many R's seem to be totally clueless. From Medicare to bank safety to FEMA and even these smaller examples, the government is working for us every day.

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Yes, it can happen. I reported a broken crosswalk button that has been that way since August [View all] progree Feb 2025 OP

Reminds me of a couple of years ago when the streetlight senseandsensibility Feb 2025 #1

I reported a traffic light that had a ridiculously short cycle for the left turn lane QED Feb 2025 #2

Im a reporter of such things. MineralMan Feb 2025 #3

My city is very responsive CrispyQ Feb 2025 #4

it's either fix the light onethatcares Feb 2025 #5

I keep reading that there are dangerous intersections that don't get fixed for years, even decades progree Feb 2025 #6

I think Repugs refer to those situations as population control. Buddyzbuddy Feb 2025 #7

Excellent, I had a similar experience reporting potholes in my city IronLionZion Feb 2025 #8

I owe North Robbinsdale my life, I suppose. OldBaldy1701E Feb 2025 #9

Deer warning sign stolen from in front madville Feb 2025 #10

I let people know when there is a hazard in particular or dangerous situation. Usually works. Evolve Dammit Feb 2025 #11

That is great news. Many towns have an ADA coordinator who can help, too. Onthefly Feb 2025 #12

The police should have reported it stollen Feb 2025 #13

I'm a Councilwoman in NJ JustAnotherGen Feb 2025 #14

One story will tell why it's important to call stuff in. MineralMan Feb 2025 #15

I'm glad you caught it and called in before it became like 50th & Penn. Thanks! /nt progree Feb 2025 #16