Seth Gronewold
While I’m a Rockford transplant, after growing up in Forreston, I’ve always enjoyed the abundance of all the city offers. Living and working here has only heightened my appreciation and gratitude especially for the places and spaces that bring energy, spontaneity and natural beauty sandwiched between bigger attractions.
With that in mind, I urge you to support the Rebuilding Rockford referendum. Rockfordians will decide when they vote (early or on the Feb. 23 primary) whether to continue the infrastructure program an additional five years.
As an engineer, the importance of keeping up with roads and infrastructure in a community is obvious. I see people hopping on buses, out-of-towners commuting to work, and pedestrians making their way around town. I see children riding school buses every morning. I see trucks delivering supplies. I see police, fire and ambulances rushing to help. I see people coming to shop and eat.