Thank you for bringing to light the considerations and impact this work entails. Our parks and the preservation of nature is not to be over shadowed by strictly political biases. You definitely have my support.
The real issue to consider is whether a candidate is funded by the public employees unions. The cozy relationship between the unions and the elected officials is why budgets are crashing, and benefits are going through the roof.
So instead of pledging access, improving facilities and broadening programs this candidate wants to add a new layer of bureaucracy. No wonder why things don’t work…
The curation of the parks system according to ideology is what is ruining them: cutting down trees, adding benches, removing non-native species, blocking access to the view along Grizzly Peak, leaving dead Eucalyptus stumps everywhere so that erosion is eliminating the bike lanes. It is obvious the park services no longer care about nature. Go away and we’ll be better off.
"We'll only install a new bench if it fights global warming." And how many degrees will this newfound activism cool the planet? Will China and India see the new bench and start shuttering their coal plants?
This is nothing more than more mindless leftism, more virtue-signaling, more 'planning,' more cash for consultants and NGOS.
An astonishing number of assertions are presented as fact in this offering, without any supporting evidence. Listing a collection of anecdotes, without any measurements, comparative data or historical context, then lumping those unsupported assumptions as "caused" by climate change is extreme malpractice. Adjectives and hyperbole are not science, they are the tools of politics. This polemic reads like a middle school essay.
Your concern about loosing trees is right. Since humans are part of the reason, it stands to reason, humans need to be part of the future Prevention. As a volunteer, I suggest the part embrace a continuing soil enhancement program, with much of the execution coming from volunteers. I have proven that volunteers care and they want to add this type of Community work as part of their personal sustainable ethos.
Every planning report should include a climate, environmental *and* equity impact. Can you say more about your plan to include equity in EBRPD decisions? I am disabled, Indigenous, live in the flats and cannot drive.
On weekdays there are many of us disabled folks who use the Redwoods as a place to relax, regenerate and heal. Iwould love to see public transit service so more folks like me can use the EBRPD parks located in the East Bay Hills.
Good morning. Thank you. Equity must be institutuonluzed as part of every conversation. I am long time colleagues with Washoe Tribe. And having this same conversation with TANF and Friendship House. I would be happy to hear more , get your input and share policy language used in other local government agencies' general plans. Could you kindly Email me . This is important LyndaD4Parks@gmail.com
Open space and parklands need to be managed by experienced environmental stewards. Without proper care, these park assets can, and to some extent, have become liabilities to our homes, health and communities. Thank you for pointing out the importance of the position and the scope of responsibility. You have my vote!
The EBRPD’s mission states ‘an environmental ethic guides the district in all its activities.’ Considering ramifications on our precious natural resources as part of a decision-making process is in complete alignment. Isn’t a thoughtful and thorough dialogue before decisions are reached preferable (and less costly in the end) than remediating unintended consequences later on? It isn’t a matter of ‘more bureaucracy’ – it’s incorporating an elevated level of scientifically-based discussion possible because of Lynda’s professional expertise.
Thank you for bringing to light the considerations and impact this work entails. Our parks and the preservation of nature is not to be over shadowed by strictly political biases. You definitely have my support.
The real issue to consider is whether a candidate is funded by the public employees unions. The cozy relationship between the unions and the elected officials is why budgets are crashing, and benefits are going through the roof.
So instead of pledging access, improving facilities and broadening programs this candidate wants to add a new layer of bureaucracy. No wonder why things don’t work…
The curation of the parks system according to ideology is what is ruining them: cutting down trees, adding benches, removing non-native species, blocking access to the view along Grizzly Peak, leaving dead Eucalyptus stumps everywhere so that erosion is eliminating the bike lanes. It is obvious the park services no longer care about nature. Go away and we’ll be better off.
You are such an idiot. Climate change? Give me a break. How many REAL science courses did you actually take in college? I bet zero.
"We'll only install a new bench if it fights global warming." And how many degrees will this newfound activism cool the planet? Will China and India see the new bench and start shuttering their coal plants?
This is nothing more than more mindless leftism, more virtue-signaling, more 'planning,' more cash for consultants and NGOS.
Fewer park benches though.
Vote anyone else, lordy.
An astonishing number of assertions are presented as fact in this offering, without any supporting evidence. Listing a collection of anecdotes, without any measurements, comparative data or historical context, then lumping those unsupported assumptions as "caused" by climate change is extreme malpractice. Adjectives and hyperbole are not science, they are the tools of politics. This polemic reads like a middle school essay.
Your concern about loosing trees is right. Since humans are part of the reason, it stands to reason, humans need to be part of the future Prevention. As a volunteer, I suggest the part embrace a continuing soil enhancement program, with much of the execution coming from volunteers. I have proven that volunteers care and they want to add this type of Community work as part of their personal sustainable ethos.
Every planning report should include a climate, environmental *and* equity impact. Can you say more about your plan to include equity in EBRPD decisions? I am disabled, Indigenous, live in the flats and cannot drive.
On weekdays there are many of us disabled folks who use the Redwoods as a place to relax, regenerate and heal. Iwould love to see public transit service so more folks like me can use the EBRPD parks located in the East Bay Hills.
Good morning. Thank you. Equity must be institutuonluzed as part of every conversation. I am long time colleagues with Washoe Tribe. And having this same conversation with TANF and Friendship House. I would be happy to hear more , get your input and share policy language used in other local government agencies' general plans. Could you kindly Email me . This is important LyndaD4Parks@gmail.com
Open space and parklands need to be managed by experienced environmental stewards. Without proper care, these park assets can, and to some extent, have become liabilities to our homes, health and communities. Thank you for pointing out the importance of the position and the scope of responsibility. You have my vote!
The EBRPD’s mission states ‘an environmental ethic guides the district in all its activities.’ Considering ramifications on our precious natural resources as part of a decision-making process is in complete alignment. Isn’t a thoughtful and thorough dialogue before decisions are reached preferable (and less costly in the end) than remediating unintended consequences later on? It isn’t a matter of ‘more bureaucracy’ – it’s incorporating an elevated level of scientifically-based discussion possible because of Lynda’s professional expertise.