Dear Editor,
Dog waste continues to be an ongoing concern in Steveston (I’m sure in other parts of Richmond also).
Dog waste has created many problems, including contaminating soil and recycling bins, having to wash shoes after every walk and increased cleanup costs. Personally, I am sick of having to constantly look at the ground in front of me as I walk through Steveston on public walkways to avoid dog waste!
I walk every day along the river and through Steveston and every day I notice more and more dog poo left behind by irresponsible pet owners on the walkways.
It does not get nicely washed away by the weather. It stays there for days and weeks, spread by people stepping in it and bikes, etc.
The only solution is for the city to go along these public sidewalks and power wash them.
I’d like to walk and look at the sites along the river instead of my feet! Maybe the city would be better off ticketing these pet-owning offenders to teach proper etiquette and make the city additional income.
I don’t like it when things have to constantly be monitored, but once again the problem is forced to be dealt with because of a few inconsiderate people.
Do something about this problem!
Linda McGuire
RICHMOND
