Sidewalks are a good thing - aren't they?

In a bizarre turn of events councillor, King fights for NO sidewalks.
You cannot make this shit up.
Why? Likely the locals don't want people walking through their neighborhood...including those with disabilities...but they say "sidewalks will harm trees and are more urgently needed elsewhere on busier roads and near a local school."
Bottom line you see the impact of political expediency. In a wanton grab for Manor Park votes a DEI politician argues against accessibility.
It was stupid and lazy both intellectually, politically and ethically.
Wisely council shot down the motion in a 16-7 vote

In a bizarre twist of logic Mayor Mark Sutcliffe supported King’s motion seemingly in contradiction to his longstanding support of status quo administration. He called it a "difficult decision" and said he understands both sides of the debate. 
[If he found this difficult we have bigger fish to fry]