
Clovis’ Becca Gossman offers three “small suggestions” for Clovis. And here they are:
1. “I think that arrows should be painted on the roundabout (Llano and Norris) which show which direction cars should be going. It seems that very few people know how to drive it. I know there are signs, however, unless someone just stops and studies the sign, and unless they really pay attention, many people don’t know the correct way to drive the round about.”
2. “It seems Clovis should consider putting in sidewalks on the main streets (e.g. 21st, 14th, Llano and Prince). I think more people would walk. However, it is just not safe to walk (especially with children) on these roads. There are some sidewalks, but nothing continuous. With gas prices the way they are, I think more people would consider walking if we had sidewalks. I know I would!”
3. “Why doesn’t Clovis turn Main Street into a fun tourist attraction, say using the ’50s as an idea? If the slum lords would lower the rent prices, more people would be able to open business and stay open on Main Street. A few indoor/outdoor cafes with ’50s music, live bands or musak, you know — just go all out with the Norman Petty Studio idea. …”
Why is it that all these suggestions must be paid for with extorted tax money, or by taking people’s control of their own property from them? If you believe in these ideas, especially #3, do something about it. Get some friends together and take action. Don’t ask government to do it for you. Whatever the state (or the city) gives, it can also take away or destroy.