Dear Editor: I support a yes vote on Proposition No. 1.
After serving 18 years on Sitka’s Parks and Recreation Committee and three years on Sitka Recreation Foundation I have seen so many good athletic and recreation projects be proposed but never constructed – often due to lack of funding.
Voting yes is a specific step I can take that prioritizes athletic and recreation facilities as vital components of a healthy community.
A yes vote for Proposition No. 1 does not mean other needs will not be/or should not be addressed. A yes vote does represent specific support for future athletic/recreation projects (to be approved separately in the future with public process) that primarily are for the benefit of local Sitkans. A yes vote will enhance the quality of life in Sitka. A quality of life that supports young families and others staying in Sitka and supports economic activity.
Bart Meyer,
37-year Sitka resident
