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MEASURE NO. 24-79 City of Salem Argument in Favor: MEASURE 24-79 IS A GRASS ROOTS, COMMUNITY-DRIVEN MOVEMENT BY AND FOR THE FAMILIES OF SALEM Join us in voting “YES” on Measure 24-79. This important measure: Supports Salem’s Quality of Life A General Obligation Bond Measure for $39.9 million will improve every Salem park (except Riverfront Park). n Preserve 100 acres of unprotected Urban Natural Areas n Develop 46 acres for a Community Park and Youth Ballfield Complex n Complete development of 100-acre Cascades Gateway Park n Develop 11 neighborhood parks and 2 nature parks n Add over 5 miles of urban trails n Complete development of Woodmansee Park n Renovate the Salem Senior Center (located in a Salem park) n Purchase land for a 40-acre NE Community Park Examples of improvements: n Improved security lighting n Replacement and addition of playground equipment n Renovation and addition of walkways, hard surface courts, etc. n Replacement and addition of restrooms Please visit www.GoSalemParks.com for more information Creates Jobs!
Parks ballot Measure 24-79 is even more than investment in trees, it is a grass roots economic recovery plan! A Yes vote for Parks means… • Local jobs for electricians, concrete and asphalt suppliers, playground equipment suppliers and installers, the local nursery industry and more • Value added to residential and commercial real estate • Tourism dollars from expanded sports and recreation facilities Bottom Line impact on Salem voters
It is estimated that the increased tax for a $150,000 home would That’s less than the cost of two home video rentals each month! JOIN US IN VOTING YES! ON MEASURE 24-79 Wendy Kroger, Go Salem Parks Committee, Co-Chair Mike Mathisen
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