Monthly archives "January 2016"

City Parks Need More LOVE – “Show me the money”

Fed up with broken sprinkers? Plugged up water fountains? Vandalized play equipment?  Tired of hearing “We have no money.”

Now is the time to make a difference.  It’s budget season when money is allocated for next year.

First step: Register for the Mayor’s Budget Prior setting session on Feb 20.

Register Here

Next, contact your councilmember.

Third, attend the budget meetings in your district. Write emails. Tell your neighbors to write or phone, too.

Here are a couple of informational pages that give background on the budget and the needs for parks.  There are links to resources, too.

Advocates Handout Jan 19, 2016 Budget Process

Advocates Handout Fact Sheet Jan19, 2016