I want to give kudos to Mayor Cathy Heron on a job well done. Her online poll about the rainbow crosswalk (Gazette, May 12) was exactly what we all wanted, a chance to voice our opinions and be heard by our elected officials.
She asked about the idea of a crosswalk, and got around two-thirds of people wanting it. A clear message. But many people vocally expressed concern about the cost of the project. Another clear message.
The chance to give our feedback means that the two-thirds got their crosswalk and those concerned also got their way; the city isn't paying a penny for this crosswalk to be painted. Everyone wins.
I hope she continues with these polls, gathering input and responding to the feedback she gets. I also love her Facebook Live broadcasts, another sign that this mayor wants to be connected to her residents. She's really showing how to do "mayor" the right way.
Patrick Wenger, St. Albert
