Street Repairs Seriously Needed in Van Alstyne

Earlier this year, after the election, I was hopeful the City of Van Alstyne would become serious about making some much needed street repairs. And when I saw re-surfacing begin on several residential streets near the downtown area, I remained hopeful the new administration really meant business. But I lost hope when I learned that a newly-elected city official lived on one of the streets being resurfaced.

And now, months later, I have seen no signs that repairing Van Alstyne streets is a priority of our city government.

Why is repairing our city streets not priority?

Is it because there is insufficient funding available?

Based on a recent city tax increase and the amount of taxes paid by Van Alstyne property owners, it would appear that adequate funding would not be a problem.

Was it naive of me to believe that new city officials would attempt to breathe some life into this town and make improvements where warranted? Unfortunately, it looks that way.

Maybe when the crater-size potholes in the westbound lane of Village Parkway causes someone to have an accident, maybe, just maybe, the city will take notice and take action.