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For over 8 years we have complained that the very large tree in front of our house was not safe. We complained to the city manager and to others. Two quick drive-byes by the city (no one actually got out of the truck) and the answer was "as long as it has "green" leaves on it we won't take it down." The tree was never carefully inspected, if so, they would of seen that it was infested with bugs, hollow and posed a real threat to our home. On July 1, we had severe winds, that tree came down on our home, caused thousands of dollars in damage, has left us living in a hotel and totaled two cars. We were lucky to escape with our lives. Now the city refuses to cut down the rest of the tree. It's an eye sore, it's still dangerous and we can't even get a response from Mike Hacksworth, Superintendent of Public Works after multiple calls. I am hoping this can be resolved in a civil manner.