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Do you consider parks an important community asset? Why?

City of Austin : City Council, District 1

Yes. Green spaces are an important asset for the community and are something that non-Austinites talk about as being one …

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Vincent Harding

Absolutely! Anecdotally, as a kid parks were a place of solace, tranquility, joy and imagination. As a kid who existed …

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Natasha Harper-Madison

Parks are an essential asset in any community, but especially in District 1 and in Austin. As our city grows, …

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Mariana Salazar

City of Austin : City Council, District 3

I absolutely consider parks an important community asset. We’re not all rich. We can’t all afford swimming pools and big …

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Jessica Cohen

Parks are an essential community asset. In an attempt to save space, I would like to echo the myriad of …

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Justin Jacobson

Parks are without question an important community asset. For context my father worked for Austin’s Parks & rec department for …

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James Valadez

City of Austin : City Council, District 8

Parks are a critical community asset for physical and mental health (the physical activity, fresh air, and personal reflection), protection …

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Rich DePalma

The protection of parkland and greenspace is part of our City’s soul. It’s the main reason that Austin is one …

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Bobby Levinski

City of Austin : City Council, District 9

Absolutely. Great parks are so beneficial. Kids play, people exercise, and families come together and celebrate. Parks are equitable. People …

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Linda O’Neal

Yes, parks are a fundamental asset. Some iconic park spaces (the Town Lake train, Auditorium Shores, and Zilker) define our …

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Danielle Skidmore

Yes. I believe that parks are a crucial part of our City, both at an individual level as well as …

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Kathie Tovo

City of Austin : Mayor

Yes. In Austin, parkland is one of our most important assets, a core value, part of our culture, and part …

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John Doe

Yes. In Austin, parkland is one of our most important assets, a core value, part of our culture, and part …

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Steve Adler

I hope it’s obvious I value parklands immensely. I am intent on protecting the Earth, as I do believe we …

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Travis Duncan

Austin’s public parks are priceless assets for our community. Access to green space and recreational opportunities is essential to maintaining …

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Laura Morrison