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http://www.nrpa.org/content/default.aspx?documentId=647 Jason Stone Diamond Lake Candidate for MPRB, Dist. 5 --- Randall G Cutting <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Ok, I know this is walking a narrow line for Minneapolis specificity, but > I can't help myself. In light of the upcoming Park Board election > everyone should be aware of our neighbor-to-the-east's recent national > award for the best park administration. > > An article can be found in the Pioneer Press > (http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/news/local/12956966.htm - free > registration required) > > The report includes the line, "Judges look at long-range planning, fiscal > management, environmental stewardship and other criteria." > > Interesting isn't it, how national organizations such as the National > Recreation and Park Association and the American Academy for Park and > Recreation Administration recognize the importance of these things, but > our current Gang of 5 won't plan for the long term (no current master > plan), make poor financial decisions (privatization), and appear to prefer > development over preservation (football fields over open space). > > That's why I will be voting for reform candidates such as Scott Vreeland > who, coincidently, has worked for years to protect and improve our city's > environment and includes fiscal management and long-range planning as > critical issues on his web site www.scottvreeland.org. > > Other reform candidates are listed on the park watch web site at: > http://www.mplsparkwatch.org/node/359 > > We NEED a better park board! > > Randall Cutting > Seward REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[email protected] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
