Editorial viewpoint

City council's recent decision against a $13,000 campaign for educating the public on deterring bears, but for stiffer enforcement of a law that makes trash cans on streets illegal before 4 a.m. on collection day may indeed make good fiscal sense. and prove to be the best long run option. The decision was made after considering input from city staff who remembered the large public outcry when the original ordinance was passed. After considering both sides, city council ,with the exception of Councilperson Coughlin, voted in favor of stiffer enforcement..

Come fall and the height of the bear season, remember that city council made that decision and if you have problems contact them, not city staff..Councilors phone numbers are public record available at City Hall.

Right or wrong, councilors need to hear from you on this one, because city staff said their peace at Monday's meeting.