I voted “yes” on Redmond propositions 1 and 2 and hope my fellow Redmond citizens will do the same.

Passage of these two measures is essential to helping Redmond maintain its current character as a safe, livable city with wonderful parks and green space amid a period of rapid growth. As a volunteer member (and current vice chairman) of the Redmond Parks & Trails Commission, I have gained a firsthand view of the fiscal prudence of the city government. I have seen the list of important park projects that cannot move forward based on lack of available funding to provide public recreational space to underserved areas of the community.

Passage of the ballot propositions will help move some of these projects forward as well fund important maintenance programs. I live in the Grass Lawn Park neighborhood and see its tremendous daily usage and high value to the community. Places like Grass Lawn Park, Anderson Park, Perrigo Park and Farrel-McWhirter Farm Park make Redmond the place we want to live.

Please join me in supporting Redmond propositions 1 and 2 to preserve and extend our parks and to provide funding for important infrastructure, transportation, fire, police and safety programs.

Aaron Knopf

Redmond