What I object to the most about this tree problem is that if a homeowner wants to cut down a tree, the homeowner has to jump through all kinds of hoops and pay lots of money for a permit that may be denied. However, if a city department wants to cut down a tree, they almost always get to cut it down. ; And it is shameful that a disenting citizen has to pay $300. to appeal.
In Redwood City, the county wanted to charge homeowners $150.00 an hour just to talk to them about plans they had for fixing up their homes. This $150 an hour is in addition to outrageous permit fees (for example, $85. permit fee for permission to put in a garbage disposal.) Luckily so many people complained that they dropped the $150. an hour plan.
My point is that everything with the government is about money and/or the number of people who complain for or against something.
Marge