Lipstreu: A land planner seeks a seat on Newark City Council
Dave Lipstreu
Guest Columnist
Having worked in city government for many years as a professional land planner, I am aware of the importance of a transparent “process” to the overall functioning of city government.
The “process” encompasses the day -to- day decision making by city employees, and the setting of policy by city council. To the greatest extent possible, residents need to be given the opportunity to provide input into this process. A case in point will serve to illustrate the importance of citizen involvement in city governance.
Since late September of last year, my street, North 40th, has been the focus of the 40th/Tamarack Transmission Line Project, a major infrastructure “improvement” to extend a large diameter water line to the west side of Newark. The project also includes the installation of a large diameter storm sewer and sidewalks on both sides of the street. I first learned of the projec