Pete Forsyth

“ The high price tag of the present resolution reflects an escalating state of emergency that results when basic workplace maintenance goes by the wayside. This facility — a cornerstone of our well-beloved parks system — deserves an upgrade that will ensure effective parks maintenance for generations to come. ”

“ Yet this modest man, with more than 30 years on the job, performs most of his work outside, shielded from the rain by only a small awning. The yard’s carpentry shop, responsible for moving large pieces of lumber as it maintains park equipment for the entire city, has only 8-foot ceilings and lacks a loading dock. ”

“ A greenhouse recently expanded lies largely unused. Horticultural workers, with extensive knowledge of how to keep plants thriving in PP&R’s various locations, have been laid off in favor of outsourced contracts. ”