Or should I say Tree guy? I believe you are the person who frequently expounds upon the virtues of the Parking Commission and it’s Chairman Kurt Schneiter, aren’t you? Is there any accuracy to your statements, or do you like to just make things up?

When I was elected to the Belmont Shore Residents Association (BSRA) a year ago, there were barely 100 members. Today, there are over 400 members, with new members joining weekly. I began emailing a monthly newsletter a year ago, informing residents of what is going on in the neighborhood, both positive and negative sides. Unfortunately, your favorite Parking Commissioners make up the majority of the negative side. Despite your claims, the newsletter readership is approaching 600 people and is growing faster than the BSRA membership.

I don’t doubt your claim that there are many homeowners that wish I would go away. However, based upon last month’s election, there appear to be more people who are OK with my attempts to represent residents. I can tell you are not one of them. I wonder why that is. Are you so enamored by these commercial property owner Commissioners because they allow you to plant trees, that you don’t see how they are turning our community into an entertainment district for their benefit? While I commend you in your tree planting activities, I respectfully choose to rate the concerns of my neighbors and community at a higher level. I believe its called being able to see the forest through the trees, so to speak.

Mike: I wrote that a joke, meant to reference the ongoing events (see also: “Tell them we sent you!”). If anything, Legends patrons who have not yet heard the lowdown might do a little research after seeing your name printed and get filled in on what's going on, too.