Boat ramp doesn't belong at City Beach

The true worth of a city is reflected in who is watching the local politician and how they vote on key community issues.

It appears, however, that the city of Whitefish is lacking in Council Watchers.

There is a definite lack of comprehension on whether the city boat ramp and the beach are compatible uses. Under a one-sided influence of a biased verbal Lakeshore Protection Committee, the council has voted to extend the boat ramp with groins. Even though on October 22, 2001, an engineer beach expert advised "building groins are costly and don't solve anything." The council also closed the door on additional sand. Clean sand does not pollute or float. It is a natural part of the earth's environment. As a beach, it protects the shore against erosion and acts as a water filter cleanser, which is an asset to any body of water. A boat ramp launching in a swimming area is an extremely poor choice.

If you love the sand beach, become a Council Watcher. Call City Hall or your council member NOW! Save your beach and avoid this possible costly mistake.

James P. Duncan

Whitefish