Thursday, September 20, 2007
End The Quest For This White Elephant
Sun Messenger editorial from September 20, 2007. The Sun Messenger has captured the basic sentiment regarding the Rec Center: No tax increases to pay for recreation that is available at other facilities in the area.
Both the executive and legislative branches of Lyndhurst's government took action over a year ago, and still not even one public meeting hosted by the city of South Euclid. Why did South Euclid exert money and time towards this issue for so long without ever letting the community weigh in?
Regionalism should not be shelved entirely, but for a Rec Center to be the first serious proposal involving the Hillcrest suburbs is not effective leadership. In the future the entire public and not just known supporters should be strongly encouraged to participate in preliminary discussions regardless of what the topic may be. It is behavior such as this that gives some people qualms when it comes to regionalism.
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Correct me if I am wrong, but I thought the purpose and bringing in the other suburbs was meant to ease the burden on the taxpayers in one city as well as avoid to debt incurred by the cites listed as examples. Also, I am not sure the rec center is really aimed at "keeping" heights and hillcrest residents. If anything, it is more of an investment for the future and to attract people to the neighborhood and help foster community among residents. Something that will cost money, but can equate in lower crime rates and better race relations.
In my opinion, the reason for this recent push for a multi-city recreation facility championed by South Euclid's mayor is to give her something to brag about that she has accomplished.Welo is trying to sell this thing to the public as being a cost free endeavor. That is not reality. The logistics simply do not add up. If you read the opinion of the editorial carefuly you will note that the other cities facilities are falling short on operating costs. There are many other important issues concerning the potential participating cities that should be addressed before any discussion of a trophy item such a recreation facility.
large facilities such as a rec center will not reduce crime, but in fact increase it. Thefts from lockers and cars at these types of facilities is common. Just look at the police beats from other cities with rec centers to see examples of this.
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