City Council gets a do-over on bush-league parks fee
The Fresno City Council voted 4-3 to reverse that goofy $2 surcharge for "outsiders" it imposed on visitors to Roeding and Woodward parks and the Regional Sports Center. Whew! That was a close one.
The Bee's Denny Boyles has posted a story on the Web site, and my favorite comment came from Parks Director Randall Cooper: "We're going to just keep increasing the amenities we offer at the parks so more people will want to come in. We know that works because we've already seen a 20% increase in visits in the last year."
Now, that makes sense.
Comments
How did the council member
who is in Germany vote?
Posted by: Isabell Lawson | July 15, 2008 5:33 PM
I think he voted "ja"!
Posted by: Mike D. | July 15, 2008 6:04 PM
Was that before or after Dwarf Westerlund got election placards removed?
Randy Cooper is a clever chap, his is also responsible for the 'playground' on Calaveras and the to be New Cickey Youth Development Centre. Dickey Playground is the only green zone in the community and in much need of improvement. Wonder if he brags about folks using this park more than before. What with the problems with getting a wadding pool working proper and all.
Posted by: RobDeFrees | July 16, 2008 4:07 AM