Graffiti

A great big THANKS to two alert citizens in our neighborhood who recognized suspicious behavior & called the Police! These are just 2 images from the graffiti on the LDS Church in our neighborhood. I am saddened by this lack of respect... I have seen these markings on the cement walls, fences, street signs, electrical boxes...everywhere. We need to keep our eyes open for suspicious behavior & learn to recognize it. If you see something, call the police...the non-emergency # is 840-4000 (if you are witnessing the crime in action, tell the dispatcher it is in progress). In order for our neighborhood watch to work, we need to band together & do our part to "look out for each other"! Please, don't confront anyone, that is not our job...we are the eyes & ears...call the police & let them do their job! Please, please PLEASE, report crimes to the police!

Happy Thanksgiving!

A visit with the WVC Police Chief

Wow...I had the opportunity to meet with Buzz Nielsen, the West Valley Police Chief today. Last night, after the city council presentation, he came over to me & asked if he could meet with me. He asked if he could come over to my home so that he'd have time to drive through the neighborhood. So, today at 2 pm...he came to my home. We had a wonderful conversation. I was very appreciative that he took time from his very busy schedule to visit with me & talk about my concerns. He said that he had driven all throughout Diamond Summit to observe things. We talked about many things, however, our focus (of course) was the speeding problems...especially on High Bluff, Laurel Canyon & Wakefield. He told me that the City Council definitely has their attention on Diamond Summit...because they had a meeting this morning & said that my presentation & the presentation by Public Works in the study session previous to the City Council meeting, brought a lot of issues to their attention.

The Chief also said that he is in need of more officers & is working on a solution for Diamond Summit. He knows that something has to be done. And wants to work with us on this situation of speeding. We talked about several different possibilitites to help, in the immediate future... Because he pointed out, as city council did...that working with Public Works...for signage & other measures, takes time. BUT...the police can do things to help us out. I am grateful for the opportunity I had to meet with him to discuss & be heard about these important problems.

Thank You...

I just wanted to take a moment & thank all of those who attended the City Council meeting with me tonight. I know that it might be awhile before we see the fruits of our labors, but there is no doubt in my mind, that our subdivision will have some changes in the near future. I appreciate the support of you, as residents & the support of our Councilman, Steve Vincent. Craig Thomas, who is a huge support & helps guide me through this NW process! This subject is so important to me...I know that we can make a difference, if we just try.

Also, our C.O.P. Officer, Officer Buchanan, who has been in our neighborhood to observe traffic. He gave me the copies of the report from his observations...he gave 3 citations to people who were speeding. These were the speeds, 42 mph, 42 mph, 41 mph. That is almost double the actual speed limit. He would have spent more time, but he had to arrest somebody... But he promised he'll be back...maybe tomorrow or Thursday!

You are invited to attend a City Council Meeting with me!!

Date: November 13th

Time: 6:30 PM

Address: West Valley City Hall - 3600 South Constitution Blvd.

I am at stage 2 of my plan for requesting "traffic calming" measures in our neighborhood! I'm going to speak at Open Forum at the city council meeting at city hall on NOVEMBER 13th. I would like to invite you all to come with me...with your families - especially your children...to show support for this cause & to show the city that we really do want a resolution to this problem. The meeting starts at 6:30 PM. I know that it would be so much more effective if people came with me...instead of just showing up by myself. I know that this might be an inconvienence for you, but I plead with you to come with me to show the city that we care about safety in our neighborhood, for our children. Our C.O.P. Officer sat on High Bluff to monitor speed this past week. I should be receiving the results sometime this week. I will post the information when I get it. If you have any questions, please email me at summitneighborhoodwatch@yahoo.com .

November 6, 2007 - Time to VOTE!

Election Day is November 6th.

Click on Picture below for early voting locations!

Our Polling location is Hunter High School at 4200 South 5600 West. The polls are open from 7am - 8pm on Election day. If you have any questions, please call the Elections Division at 468-3427 or www.clerk.slco.org .