Just got this E-mail from the GuvNah
Wes Wilson
Thank you for writing to me about funding for our state parks system. Your input is
important to me during these challenging times.
California's natural beauty is renowned throughout the world, and I have made it my
priority to protect our environment so future generations of Californians can
continue to experience and enjoy what we have all come to love. Our state parks
provide a fantastic introduction to the California experience and help bring our
residents and visitors closer to our landscapes.
Unfortunately, the state cannot continue to bear the costs of supporting every
program. Believe me when I say that these cuts have been the hardest decisions of
my career as Governor, but we are in the midst of the greatest economic crisis since
the Great Depression. Our revenues for the coming year are at least 27 percent
below where they were projected to be just two short years ago. We now face a
shortfall that has grown to $24.3 billion, and the people of California have made
their voice clear: they want the state to live within its means and solve its
problems through spending cuts and not tax increases.
To help manage our budget shortfall, I have proposed eliminating General Fund
support for the Department of Parks and Recreation. I understand that these cuts
will impact not only the lives of our park employees but the millions of park
visitors who visit these national treasurers every year. In spite of these General
Fund cuts, though, I will work to keep as many parks open as possible with funding
from user fees. It may require raising entry and camping fees, expanding
partnerships with local government and non-profit groups, and seeking additional
creative ways to support our system in the future.
As I work with my partners in the Legislature to find solutions to these problems,
know I will keep your thoughts in mind. Working together, I believe we can weather
this storm and start the slow but steady march back toward prosperity.
Sincerely,
Arnold Schwarzenegger
I had a thought, Heaven forbid.
Why couldn't All the flying clubs affected ask the parks in their respective area to do like is done at Mt St Helena. Correct me if I am wrong but doesn't the Sonoma Wings gain access by key or combination to the road up? Could that be a solution? ask the head of parks to let all clubs gain access by key or combo, for that maybe we could pick up trash or some such thing? Ernie you have contact to USHPA maybe they could contact the head of Parks and make the suggestions.
Agian Just a thought.
Wes
Wes Wilson
Thank you for writing to me about funding for our state parks system. Your input is
important to me during these challenging times.
California's natural beauty is renowned throughout the world, and I have made it my
priority to protect our environment so future generations of Californians can
continue to experience and enjoy what we have all come to love. Our state parks
provide a fantastic introduction to the California experience and help bring our
residents and visitors closer to our landscapes.
Unfortunately, the state cannot continue to bear the costs of supporting every
program. Believe me when I say that these cuts have been the hardest decisions of
my career as Governor, but we are in the midst of the greatest economic crisis since
the Great Depression. Our revenues for the coming year are at least 27 percent
below where they were projected to be just two short years ago. We now face a
shortfall that has grown to $24.3 billion, and the people of California have made
their voice clear: they want the state to live within its means and solve its
problems through spending cuts and not tax increases.
To help manage our budget shortfall, I have proposed eliminating General Fund
support for the Department of Parks and Recreation. I understand that these cuts
will impact not only the lives of our park employees but the millions of park
visitors who visit these national treasurers every year. In spite of these General
Fund cuts, though, I will work to keep as many parks open as possible with funding
from user fees. It may require raising entry and camping fees, expanding
partnerships with local government and non-profit groups, and seeking additional
creative ways to support our system in the future.
As I work with my partners in the Legislature to find solutions to these problems,
know I will keep your thoughts in mind. Working together, I believe we can weather
this storm and start the slow but steady march back toward prosperity.
Sincerely,
Arnold Schwarzenegger
I had a thought, Heaven forbid.
Why couldn't All the flying clubs affected ask the parks in their respective area to do like is done at Mt St Helena. Correct me if I am wrong but doesn't the Sonoma Wings gain access by key or combination to the road up? Could that be a solution? ask the head of parks to let all clubs gain access by key or combo, for that maybe we could pick up trash or some such thing? Ernie you have contact to USHPA maybe they could contact the head of Parks and make the suggestions.
Agian Just a thought.
Wes
