San Francisco is voted the worst run city in the country and Chattanooga the 2nd worst managed city in the United States.
Interesting as they are the two cities that I work extensively in.
I do notice commonalities being a growing homeless population, a skyrocketing cost of living, illegal drug use and trafficking problems and understaffed police departments.
I also think they are two of the prettiest cities in our nation with tremendous history and potential.
While I think Mayor Tim Kelly is doing an excellent job I am deeply concerned with two City Council members Raquetta Dotley and Demetrus Coonrod awarding their own charities federal ARP money intended for businesses negatively impacted by the COVID 19 pandemic.
Whenever I address my trepidations to city leadership about public school safety it is implied that it is Hamilton county’s fault, jurisdiction and responsibility. These defensive responses are given despite protecting students and improving quality of life being two major city council election campaign issues.
Andrew McLaren