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REPRINTED FROM THENEXTMAYOR.COMApril 27, 2007 press release, (submitted via e-mail) |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contract: Ted Mucellin
610-730-8622
Ted@McClureforCouncil.com
On the 135th Anniversary of Arbor Day, Matt McClure, candidate for the Fourth Council District, released his plan for making immediate improvements to Fairmount Park by providing secure and adequate financial resources and clearly accountable leadership to make system-wide improvements.
Once elected, McClure has committed to immediately fighting for complete implementation of the Fairmount Park Commission’s Five Year Funding Plan. The majority of Fairmount Park’s 9,200 acres lies within the Fourth Councilmanic District.
“Its time to end the secretive backroom deals that select our Park Commissioners and City Councilmembers,” stated McClure. “Instead, I want to work hand-in-hand with an independent commission and parks advocates to keep our parks well-maintained, safe, and attractive. Fairmount Park is one of our region’s strongest assets, and with some innovative approaches to income retention and entrepreneurial opportunities, I believe that not only will we have the largest urban park system in the world, I believe we can also have the best.”
The full plan is available at McClureforCouncil.com.
Matt McClure is proud to have received the endorsement of Clean Water Action, and plans on observing this week’s Earth Day and Arbor Day festivities by taking part in several tree-planting ceremonies in the district. Matt lives in East Falls with his wife Kelly and two sons.
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