Dear Editor,
Why is it that anytime the Richmond works department gets involved in a project it seems to take twice as long to complete compared to private contractors.
Sidewalk replacement takes forever with most jobs showing up with five workers in four trucks, two contract dump trucks and a gradeall.
Seems all departments are involved, with engineering, construction, concrete crews and paving crews. It should be one seamless unit as to keep costs down and shorten the amount of time to complete projects.
Many crews can be found spending more time at the local mall doing banking, shopping or at Starbucks, all on the taxpayer dime (check it out next time you’re at the mall).
I worked in union environments for over 45 years and was never allowed to use the company trucks to run my personal errands.
We need to do better in handling all expenses at the city.
Neil Bruce
RICHMOND
