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COMMENTARY “Better, unquestionably. Better police services. Better financial system. A surplus. Job growth and infrastructure improvements. They’ve delivered everything they said they were going to deliver.” Bob Lundvten “I think the community is making some great improvements, and has a long term vision for a wonderful and active and progressive society. I think we’ve had some bumps. I think we’re kind of over them and I think things are on target to move into the future.” “I think so. As a city, I see more services, more being a part of the community, a little bit of pride, too, that I live in Dunwoody.” Rupuider Hargun “I believe we are a much more viable community as a city. Like anything new there is a learning curve which we are negotiating. I believe our future is very bright.” Jan Rebovian Mayor Mike Davit “The community is most definitely better off, as compared to five years ago. Without raising taxes, the city of Dunwoody has provided 19 lane miles of newly paved roads, fixed more than 1,100 potholes, laid more than five miles of new sidewalks, created the best, most-talented police force in the Southeast, and revived more than 102 acres of park space that was previously being neglected. All this has been accomplished in a relatively short timeframe with no tax increases and no need to borrow money. So yes, in five years we’ve helped make Dunwoody a safer, healthier and more enjoyable community for all.” “On balance, no. While police protection has improved, the overall Dunwoody City Council is incompetent, and repeatedly ignores input from very capable citizens, reminiscent of the old TV sitcom F Troop and a flock of ostriches with heads buried in the sand. This weak outfit allows the city manager to implement an impractical urban planning agenda that completely changes the character of the community motivated by his desire to win superficial awards and move on to another higher paying job.” Jun Dickvon “From a police standpoint, yes. I’m really impressed with the police department. On the streets, I’ve seen improvement. I was really irritated about potholes before the city. I’ve stopped complaining. The city took care of us. On Brook Run Park, I like the children’s area. I like the skate park and the Veterans Memorial. But the rest of it is pretty bad. I’m really disappointed there’s not more development for seniors in Dunwoody ... Overall, some things are good and some things haven’t measured up.” George Ho tut ton Bobbe Gilliv INTERIOR DESIGN FURNITURE CABINETRY MOULDINGS DOORS FLOORING “Yeah, I do.... I just prefer cities over counties. I think you have better policing. I don’t want to wait for DeKalb County [police] when Dunwoody police can get to my house in two or three minutes.” Enrico Dixon “I came here three years back. I think it could be better if the city gets more funds [to do something about] this traffic in the evening. ... If they can get [traffic] sorted out, it’ll be nice.” DUN Naveen Kumar www.ReporterNewspapers.net | NOV. 29 — DEC. 12,2013 | 7
