Parks are really key to the health of our community. They add value to our community.

We are stepping up to the plate to do this. Your personal efforts are key to passing any measure. Grass-roots efforts are what works.

We're not asking for anything yet. We're setting the stage.

I think the designation is important because it recognizes the value that restaurant owners or operators place on the health of their customers.

Each dollar a visitor spends doubles in value as it spreads through the community. The attractions and hotels in the city spent more than $62 million in expansion, renovation and improvements in 2004 alone and that translates to a large number of jobs in the construction industry and related trades.

The community expects you to take a strong stand. Just ask the court what's the fair value.