FOX41's Bennet Haeberle did a story on security at Otter Creek Park and it is yet one more example of being caught in a lie by this administration. Check the following video on security at the park since it has closed:
We have still not seen any proof of the $20 million shortfall Abramson says we have. Many have requested it and none have been able to confirm it. Otter Creek Park was closed to save approximately $500,000 of the $20 million. While it may have been necessary due to lack of revenues (still unproven) why would we put ourselves in a position to allow 2600 acres of City owned land to become a dumping ground for criminals.
We have the repsonsibility, whether we like it or not, to maintain the park safely regardless of whether it is open to the public or not, so why would we shun our responsibility through the use of lies and deception?
Only because Jerry says so and that is his M.O. these days. Sadly, this boondoggle will end up costing us more closed than it would being open where we at least we recouped some of the money it costs us. If nothing else being open would certainly make criminals think twice before using it as a dumping ground for everything from abandoned cars to whatever they feel they can get away with.
When we cannot afford to take care of the safety problems within the Metro proper, and abandoned vehicles etc are part of that process, then how can we allow ourselves to take an added responsibility outside of Metro proper?
What to do?
Simple fix. According to Abramson we own a park we cannot use due to lack of funding. So be it.
Also now according to the FOX41 report we cannot secure it and maintain it in a safe manner from criminal element. Again, so be it.
With this being the case why would we continue to allow such a situation to exist? What are the options?
One comes to mind. Since we have a park that we cannot maintain, that is costing us money we cannot afford, and is located outside of Louisville Metro, perhaps we should look at who has the resources to do the job we clearly cannot do.
Give the park as a gift to the Ky Fish and Wildlife. They have the resources to maintain it and the know how to maintain it. Make it their responsibility and get it back open to the citizens who enjoy it.
For a Mayor who tries to portray himself as "green" and a parks lover he falls way short in the commitment he tries to take credit for in this regard.
Seems the only thing "green" in this Mayor is his know how to fix a problem instead of creating one once again.
Your thoughts?
This mayor cannot even take care of Iroquois Park. Yes, the front area where the amphitheater is located is maintained well, but just try going anywhere else in the park. Try biking in this park. It's almost always a shambles.
ReplyDeleteWhat I want to know is, Where's State Sen. Elizabeth Tori? This is her district right? Could she at least release some sort of statement regarding the sake of the park? What about have Rep. Charlie DO NOTHING Miller come to a meeting or two? Maybe then we could hear the "States Perspective."
ReplyDeleteIt is funny how no one can use, Otter Creek Park now, But everyone that lives in Louisville are still paying taxes on the park and can't even enjoy the use of the park. I live in E-town and my wife and children love the park and we would love to see it open again for everyone to enjoy.
ReplyDeleteIts just all bullshit. "we gotta close the park becuase we don't have enough funding". Yeah right, thats why louisville is getting a brand new stadium built downtown that cost millions and millions of dollars. What do you think is the truth?
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