Is this necessary?
So this morning I had a dentist appointment and I had to walk across the loop. It had snowed and was still snowy, so there was various snow removal going on. I walked by the Daley Center and they were clearing snow from what is admittedly a bit more sidewalk/terrace than some buildings. They were clearing it with what looked like an almost brand-new John Deere small utility tractor with a cab, blade, etc. Conservative estimate on a price for one of those is $15-20K range. I actually know because I've researched them a bit and then I doublechecked my guess online.
What the crap do they need something like that for just to clear snow? Then when walking back I noticed they actually have TWO of them. Now maybe they were donated and maybe they are leasing them, but at any rate, this is what my taxes go to? Can't they use a snow blower like everyone else? Meanwhile, we can barely get streets plowed in our neighborhood and the streets and sanitation department never enforces the sidewalk shoveling ordinance, so you are always walking/driving around at your own risk.