At the MVSNA meeting tonight, Ward 6 Councilmember Tommy Wells stated that he is opposed to the use of the Bundy vacant lot for parking and suggested that the tenants of the Bundy School be encouraged to use the abundant transportation options in the vicinity as alternatives to using individual cars.

It seems that Wells was informed by the ANC6C decision last year, in support of the vacant lot being used as a community amenity, and he has stayed engaged with the local community and vocal on related issues. His statements reflect the documented concerns of several hundred (and still counting) residents in the area as well as that of the elected ANC Commissioner who officially represents at least 2000 residents in the surrounding SMD. Councilmember Wells offered an excellent perspective on the topic since he is a leader on such issues all over the city as a member of the Committee on Public Services and Transportation.

Ironically, Mr Evans and Mayor Fenty have been less vocal on the public nuisance, crime magnet and blight caused by the vacant lot currently being used for parking. Evans has been silent about and ignored the plans that date back to the 1960's which suggest the lot be used as a community amenity, not a parking lot. (It seems only fair that Ward 6 Councilmember comment on a vacant lot in Ward 2 since at the previous MVSNA meeting, Ward 2 Councilmember Evans was supportive of residents who did not want a parking lot at 5th & I in Ward 6. '' PARKING LOTS DO US NO GOOD, '' were Mr Evans exact words about the parking lot in Ward 6. [ See: http://ccca-online.org/EvansMarchMVSNA ] )

The lot at Bundy should be secured and closed off to all use until it can be converted into the community amenity it was meant to be. Hopefully, Mr Evans will show the same concern and leadership for Ward 2 residents that he expressed on behalf of Ward 6 residents.