Time for county maintenance to cut grass on county roads
If you’ve driven down any country road lately, you’ll notice a common theme – six-foot high grass and weeds. Where is our county maintenance department?
Has anyone seen them?
My taxes haven’t dropped, so I know it’s not a lack of funds from me or other homeowners.
Are our county roads less important than state or federal roads, or even those within the incorporated city limits?
I travel several county roads every day and haven’t seen them mowed or maintained for nearly a year. Now that fall’s approaching, football faithful are driving on our county roads in droves and probably aren’t impressed by our visual greeting.
They bring in millions of dollars, but maybe that’s not enough incentive to mow some grass every so often.
Another arrival with fall is deer. I love to hunt them, but hate to hit them with my vehicle.
I’ve personally come within inches of slamming into a deer on three separate occasions just because I couldn’t see them through the high grass and weeds that line our narrow roads. Perhaps that’s still not a major issue to the powers-that-be, but I’ve been able to avoid the jittery antelope by mere luck.
What if others aren’t so lucky and cause major damage or injury to self and loved ones?
I invite you to drive down a county road. Pick any. They’re all in the same condition, so can I suggest a few favorites in Lee Roads 146, 166, 400, 401, 145, 112 and 240.
If you fee the same and want something done, contact your county commissioner or attend a commissioner’s meeting at the Lee County Courthouse.
Show up to let them know why you’re there. Seating is limited. Apparently, paying your taxes to get these services doesn’t equal getting the services.
Steve Ballew
Beauregard
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