Rick Kuhlmann asked: 1. What is LGA? 2. What is the JUMP IN program? I tried a search on the Park Board website and got nothing.
LGA is Local Government Aid is money from the legislature- that has in the past really helped the city, parks, and libraries. It really relates to prioritizing what is important and why on a state level. Local Government Aid is 19% of the Park Budget but 33% of the Library budget. LGA cuts have had a greater impact to our Library system because of the funding "pie chart" of revenue. So since 2003 there has been a decrease of $ 3 million dollars in Library revenue. Some LGA funding has been restored, but the long-term future of our Park and Libraries has a lot to do with what happens at the capitol. "Jump In" was a newspaper that was mailed out to park users- listing park programs. It was cut from last year's park budget to save $40,000. I think this again relates to a budget process that never asks why do we do what we do? and how do we most effectively accomplish our goals or is what we do effective? Do we have programs for those who have the greatest and how are they informed? A decision was made that excluded those who do not seek out Park programing online or have time to go to the community centers for information. Thanks, Scott Vreeland 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
