Monthly Archives: September 2025

I’ve advocated for a Parks & Recreation Advisory Board for almost two years. In my January post, I outlined initiatives the City could pursue to improve our parks and recreation programs even if the idea of creating an Advisory Board continues to be dismissed. These included engaging residents, establishing formal volunteer and sponsorship programs, building a long-term financial plan, setting up a regular assessment process, and continuing to explore additional … Read More

Back in July 2024, I shared two posts on the idea of creating a Parks & Recreation Advisory Board. You can still find those original posts in the archive if you’d like a deeper dive. Below is the brief six-minute presentation I created at the time that explains the concept in more detail: I continue to believe this board would be the best way to maintain and improve our parks … Read More

The Planning Commission is finalizing the 2025 Master Plan, which could be approved at their next meeting on Wednesday, September 10th. A lot of good work has gone into this document, but I want to share one concern that directly affects Old Village. The plan proposes allowing 3-story buildings in the Mixed Use area of Old Village. Adding another story could significantly alter the historic character and scale of the … Read More