The City that Ate Itself
Some people are saying that selling the commons to private interests
benefits the public good.
I say not.
In Covina, California, our elected officials agree that the time is right to consider selling our Civic Park. Citizens here are starting to pay attention. You might want to start doing that in your city, too. You can check out our ongoing local message board debate at Save Civic Park and Council Meeting 2/15.
State and local governments are facing a fiscal crisis of unprecedented proportions.
Property owners, business owners, and all residents need to start paying very close attention to what is going on in local city government. Our city is not the first to move in this direction. Like us, your city may be well down that road, long before you realize what’s been sacrificed for your ‘benefit’.
benefits the public good.
I say not.
In Covina, California, our elected officials agree that the time is right to consider selling our Civic Park. Citizens here are starting to pay attention. You might want to start doing that in your city, too. You can check out our ongoing local message board debate at Save Civic Park and Council Meeting 2/15.
State and local governments are facing a fiscal crisis of unprecedented proportions.
Property owners, business owners, and all residents need to start paying very close attention to what is going on in local city government. Our city is not the first to move in this direction. Like us, your city may be well down that road, long before you realize what’s been sacrificed for your ‘benefit’.
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