The prospect that the Johnson Street Bridge replacement project could be pushed through so quickly, when this was not even on the radar a few months ago, without thoroughly investigating if it is desirable or even considered necessary by city residents or property owners, is obscene.

To do this with borrowed money at a time of huge financial trouble all over the Western world is absolutely irresponsible.

It is barbaric to even contemplate removing our iconic bridge with a soulless modern replacement. For about half the cost, the bridge should be renovated and thereafter maintained regularly. It should be designated as a historic structure.

Let every resident of our lovely city determine to fight this nonsense by completing an elector response form available from City Hall or on line at johnsonstreetbridge.org.

H.U.P. Edwards

North Saanich