Lacey Sidewalks vs. Trees Debate | Seattle News

Lacey’s Jubilee neighborhood is at a crossroads over a sidewalk repair plan that would remove over a hundred mature trees — sparking fierce debate. While 263 residents signed a petition demanding alternatives, the neighborhood’s HOA overwhelmingly supports the city’s plan, citing a 91% approval rate in a rushed survey. Residents like Margaret Green argue the process was too fast and question the city’s methods, while John Green suggests root barriers could be a less destructive fix. The city insists lifting and pruning only offer temporary solutions, and that other options are too costly or impractical — even noting that pruning can sometimes kill trees anyway. City council has heard the concerns but hasn’t made a decision, requesting more detailed technical background before moving forward. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1bc265db70173ee2