SF City government at its best...
Reading thru the SF Examiner today, a story caught my eye. An elderly woman (74 years old) installed a handrail on a steep section of sidewalk in front of her house to ease her and her husban's ascent to their home. The improvement cost her $3000. Recently, to the amazement of the woman, she recieved a letter from the SF Dept. of Public Works with a bill for $1200 due annually for the improvement that she made. Apparently, a new law went into effect in August that charges anyone who encroaches upon a public sidewalk. This woman thought she was installing something that would benefit not only herself but the wider community, but the City in its infinite wisdom did not share her view. Apparently, others have gotten bills in the mail for repaving broken sidewalks or installing planter boxes for flowers (I was even thinking of doing that...but no longer). The Supervisors and their endless committees must have been busy trying to figure which NFL team to support (read John's blog) instead of thinking about the ramfications for this ordinance.
posted by Jeff at 5:38 PM
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Ah, California...
Thank god that someone else in this city get's upset by this crap. Why don't they fix our roads rather than pick on people trying to make a difference.
One of these days, I might have to actually run for one of the city supervisor seats as I threaten so often. I could do a far better job than those in office now.
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