To the Editor:

We have enjoyed living in Surf City for many years and recently went through the process of building a new house in the borough. Although I have heard numerous horror stories over the years from both homeowners and contractors who had the experience of dealing with the Surf City building department, it was not until I experienced it myself that I can verify these stories are not exaggerated.

One has to question whydepartment officials choose to use their authority to make the process of building so difficult.

January 13, 2016