South Monroe faces an ongoing crisis of neglect, crime, and a slow death by gentrification. As the District 5 City Council election approaches, the stakes could not be higher for its residents. This election is not merely about choosing a councilmember; it’s about deciding the fate of the future of South Monroe.
The Ellis Administration’s approach to South Monroe’s plight has been, at best, superficial—akin to placing band-aids on deep, festering wounds. Sidewalk repairs and playground murals cannot mask the underlying decay caused by years of indifference and inaction. Without a…
