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Rodent control

There’s such a beautiful view of Miami from the Key Biscayne bridge. However, why were funds for rat control cut from the county budget? You can’t walk at night on the pathway along the road without multiple rats running along the sidewalks.

It’s embarrassing to take visiting friends on this walk, as well as a danger and a bother to have to endure such conditions. It’s important to consider citizen safety and the impression left when slashing funds for needed services. A boat show is coming to town and millions will be spent to rebuild Miami Marine Stadium. We can’t afford to have rats. Please bring back the pest control.

E.J. Roque, Miami

This story was originally published November 6, 2015 at 7:00 PM with the headline "Rodent control."

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