How would you characterize the Indian Trail Improvement District’s recreation policy? Does more or less money need to be spent on parks? Should ITID run its own recreation programs or should all recreation programs be run through outside service providers?
Parks and recreation are great assets in our family-oriented community. The recreation programs offered by the Acreage Athletic League and the Acreage Horseman’s Association provide our families with opportunities for recreational and competitive sports. The Acreage Landowners’ Association offers community events such as the music jam. ITID supports all of the service providers with maintained facilities to run successful programs. I am in favor of continuing to provide support for service providers that enhance our recreation programs. The community park expansion should be completed with a watchful eye on the costs and the progress, to ensure completion in a timely, cost-effective fashion.
Hamlin House has become a gem for private groups, families and nonprofit organizations to host events. It serves our community well as a center for all. The community gardening program is a way to bring residents together to learn how to effectively grow our own food, encouraging the agricultural aspect of our community.
The equestrian trails require improvement through developing more trails and connectivity throughout ITID and the surrounding communities. Since we are an equestrian community, we need to increase signs throughout the district to create awareness, educate our residents and visitors, and make it safer for residents to ride their horses. Nicole Hornstein Equestrian Park should be improved and maintained with appropriate footing in arenas that is safe for our riders. A long-term goal to improve the equestrian park would include a covered arena. Many of our parks require more shade, and athletic fields need shade structures.
I am the most qualified person for Seat 4, bringing a fresh perspective to meet the ambitious goals of balancing the needs of our community, preserving our rural agricultural and equestrian lifestyles, and protecting against the impact of outside developments.
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