How should recreation be funded?

June 05, 2012    |  By Staff Correspondent

For the past month readers of The Jackson Record responded to a poll that asked  "How should tax money be spent on recreation?"  By an overwhelming majority, residents made it clear where they stood on this issue.
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Municipal responsibility for parks & fields

April 16, 2012

RECREATION - a municipal service

One of the responsibilities of municipal government is to provide open space and parks for the recreational use of residents. Traditionally these are parks, fields, lakes and streams where citizens can throw a frisbee, picnic, jog, fish, or use their boat. Often these facilities are used for large gatherings such as concerts and seasonal festivals. The municipality may provide some form of equipment or infrastructure to enhance the experience. The most common examples would be playgrounds and restroom facilities that have broad appeal to the community.
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