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Letters: Metairie leaders should be applauded for protecting local trees

Por: The Advocate Opinion October 26, 2022

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This letter is written in response to of Oct. 13 regarding the Old Metairie ordinance.I will not get into the obvious benefits of trees, since there are far too many to mention, but I applaud Jennifer Van Vrancken and any other council members that protect our few remaining natural resources.We have lost far too many trees in this neighborhood to citizens pursuing their own enlightened self-interests. Letters to the editor are written by fools... + full article



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