Five Democrats Leaning On Shovels

Regarding "Was pothole program just a show?" (Thursday Outlook), Mayor Sylvester Turner proclaimed in his opinion piece that there were "no games with this big initiative: We got it done."  He then goes on to describe his efforts to marshal resources from several city departments to: fill potholes.

My questions are: Did he do anything that was not already expected of city employees?  Is he serious taking a victory lap after but a few weeks?  And finally, does he regret the publicity photo taken when he launched the campaign?  It shows Mayor Turner and at least four other municipal employees around a pothole; Turner is the only one working.

Pete Smith

Cypress, TX