Who to write to about street repair?

[veda815.livejournal.com]

Hello fine Davis Square Residents - I apologize that this isn't specific to Davis, however I know you are all a politically savvy bunch and I'm hoping you can answer a question for me. I am trying to figure out who to address a complaint about the horrible state of the roads in Medford. I can look up specific names and addresses, I'm just not sure if I should be sending my letter to the Public Works department, my ward councilor, the city council, a letters to the editor page, etc.

Thanks all.

Comments

[ariwriter.livejournal.com]

A state rep will have little effect on local politics. Now, if the town has a lack of available funds, i.e. Chapter 90, then the rep can help for increased local aid funding the next time around. But if you want an immediate question, call the town clerk's office.

[ah42.livejournal.com]

I think it also depends on which road is in question. State roads (e.g. Rts. 60, 28, 38, 16) get state funds, IIRC.

It might be more useful to make specific complaints instead of "all the roads are bad".

[ukelele.livejournal.com]

I suppose in theory Route 60 *might* get state funds, but I can't say I observed it happening while I was commuting on it. Despite screaming, desperate need (this was the patch of 60 in Belmont).