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City name change is frivolous

Thursday, March 29 at 12:01 AM

Patti Swanson of Milwaukee, WI, and Commerce City writes:

Two articles have come to my attention recently regarding the upcoming vote to change the name of Commerce City- ‘Costly name change considered to alter Commerce City’s image’ (Charley Able) and ‘Don’t give up on city name’. I cannot vote on this issue because I am a registered voter in the state of Wisconsin; however, I do have a vested interest in the outcome of the vote as the owner of a lovely home in “old” Commerce City. A member of my family lives in my second home and handles its maintenance.
At least twice a year I look forward to spending time at my ‘home away from home.’ I consider the whole idea of the name change as frivolous. The financial impact on the city and its citizens must be the deciding factor in favor of retaining the name Commerce City. Mayor Ford is right on target concerning this impact. Who is in a better position than he-a life long resident and elected official-to know what is best for our community? I am appealing to Commerce City voters; Please vote to keep the name-Commerce City!
Commerce City is fortunate to have retained its industrial base unlike the community where I presently live. The loss of industry here has shifted the tax burden to homeowners resulting in property taxes that are four times greater than what I pay for my home in Commerce City. Embrace the contributions of factories and businesses in Commerce City and spend taxpayer money on pollution control, public school and park maintenance, and roads and infrastructure in Commerce City’s “aging neighborhoods.”
Please don’t waste taxpayer money on changing our community’s name!

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READER COMMENTS

Patty , you are so right, because by any other name Commerce City will continue to be the disgusting, retched little town it has always been. You can change the name, but it will always be Commerce City.

Posted by Tom Sowers on March 29, 2007 04:56 AM

tom,
you are 100% correct sir, I dont live there but work there and the stigma will forever remain!!

Posted by dbuttles on March 29, 2007 06:28 AM

I thought changing the name from Derby to Commerce City settled the matter. r22037yahoo

Posted by Richard Grimes on March 29, 2007 09:54 AM

Commerce City... second only to City of Industry, CA!

Posted by Paul on March 29, 2007 11:33 AM

Sorry Patti, no matter what they do for C- city it is still the trashy place it has always been and now with the influx of some real trash coming into this country it will remain the poor junkie looking little town it always has been. The city did have it's good days back in the 60's but that was short lived.
Denver should consider re-naming itself as it has become the armpit of Colorado. I think Juarez City, or Denva-Mex is a good start.

Posted by T on March 29, 2007 04:32 PM

Why is a Commerce City divorce like a tornado in Arkansas? Answer: Somebody's gonna lose a trailer.
What do you call a Commerece City dIvorce?
Answer: A murder, suicide.
What do you call five Commerece City residents? Answer: A full set of teeth.
My girl friend said "kiss me where it stinks", so I took her to Commerece City.
Lets face it Commerece City ain't ever going to bee another Cherry Hills no matter what they call it.

Posted by Redneck on March 30, 2007 01:30 AM