Oh...and I wonder if our mayor "believe[s] they [the decorative sidewalk lights] necessarily make the return on investment necessary to keep funding them.” 

Couldn't help but notice how dark it was along the sidewalk on the west side of the street.

So--I understand the concerns of the residents much better.

 

Best solution would be for property owners to install lighting on their properties in that area(at their expense)

to light up their own areas.  Make it as expensive or in-expensive as they might choose. Or unite behind their organization to install something uniform(at their own expense).

 

The city street lights barely light the roadway, however on returning home, I realized that my street is not lighted any better(plus my street is a mess, and is not planned to be re-surfaced @ taxpayer expense).

 

The S Main concerns are valid, though no different than in any other neighborhood.