Editorial View

It's not always easy making decisions that affect many, and sometimes, the practical elements of government must outweigh their philosophical components. Especially when it comes to everyday items such as roads. City council's reversed decision on JP Road was a reminder of this. Their original 4-2 decision against the district would have killed the $1.1 million dollar project and left the entire city without a necessary route for ever-increasing traffic.

Over a million dollars for less than a half-mile of road seems obscene, and yes, special improvement districts require that developments pay for their associated costs. But without the district, how should the city handle the increased traffic? And if the people that use the road most frequently don't pay for it, then who should?

Mayor Andy Feury was wise to call a recess, and council showed their wisdom when they reconsidered. Principals aside, this council proved they know the importance and practicality of progress.