Rick Steves and public spaces
This morning as part of a park conference, Rick Steves was the keynote speaker. It was a really interesting looking at public spaces and parks. Mary was excited to join me for it, and she took away this nice souvenir. We both enjoyed the book, so it was great to get it signed!
Tree update–how did Metro Parks do through the ice storm?
Flipping through Facebook last Thursday and Friday, it felt like a series of pictures of downed trees and branches. I talked to Joe Brady, Metro Parks' Natural Resource Manager, about how Metro Parks did since we, you know … have a lot of trees. Our developed parks came through it pretty well. Some downed branches, of course, but no major issues that we've discovered so far (and assessments are still ongoing). Metro Parks regularly prunes its trees in the developed parks–and by developed I mostly mean the parks with a lot of grass, playfields, Wapato Lake, Wright Park, etc.–so many Read more…
The first of many
Last night my dad came down to Metro Parks headquarters to swear me in before the first park board meeting of 2012. It was also the first meeting of my six-year term as an elected Metro Parks board member. I look ahead to all the interesting things we have coming up, and knowing that I'll be there for them is really exciting.
The election will be certified today
Today marks the actual end of my campaign to keep my seat on the Metro Parks board. The Pierce County Auditor's Office will certify the election, and the final tally will be 53%-47%. That margin represents a lot of hard work and generosity on the part of so many friends and family. The support was overwhelming, and I think it's safe to say that I could not have won without it. Because I was appointed in early 2010, I am technically taking office (again) today, and will be sworn in at Metro Parks headquarters. And then I'll be swore in Read more…
Zoolights opens this Friday
And the sharks in the South Pacific Aquarium will be joined by a special guest …
Retained!
With the most recent vote count this afternoon, I have added more votes on top of last night's initial margin of victory. There will be more ballots coming in over the next week, but with today's batch recorded, I think it's safe to say … I won! I want to thank everyone who supported me–who gave advice, who loaned their talent, who volunteered to wave signs and doorbell, and who donated to the campaign. I am so looking forward to continuing on the Metro Parks Board for a full term. Thank you to everyone who made it possible.
My newest supporter
Thank you RR Anderson for creating him. If you haven't already, please remember to vote!
Retain Hanberg … the movie!
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