"On the east coast...,"

Oh yeah? So every state from Maine to Florida would have done this? How do you know? And what's wrong with our leaders getting input and trying to make careful decisions that affect this city long-term? 

If you want a rusted out car after a few years then move back to the east coast. We've done just fine the way it is. If the roads are "unsafe" a few days a year, here's a thought - either stay off of them, or put traction tires or chains on your car.  It's not rocket science to find a reasonable solution, unless you're an east coast fanboy. Next you'll be demanding fluoridated water and pushing for a Trump Tower, just like the east coast. Why did you move here, anyway? Quality of life? Then maybe we're the ones on the right track. 

Some transplants and their ideas we can do without.