David Lukenbill — The Rancho Cordova Post

Broken Windows Policing, Homelessness, and the Parkway

by David Lukenbill on September 9, 2009

Even though our economy is going through a very rough period right now, and at first glance it may appear that our economic troubles justify allowing the legal creation of a tent city encampment that will congregate crimogenic populations, at the same time we are reducing public safety expenditures; we should resist that urge, and do what we can to strengthen public safety on and near the Parkway rather than reducing it. Read more –>

July 14, 2009

Sacramento County Approves JPA for American River Parkway

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The Need for an American River Parkway Conservancy Via Approved Joint Powers Authority
Last month, the Sacramento County Recreation & Park Commission approved a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) Agreement for consideration by the respective jurisdictions of Folsom, Rancho Cordova, Sacramento City, and Sacramento County.

June 8, 2009

History Punctuates Change & Parkway Funding

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There is no doubt our state and regional governments are in terrible difficulty—with disagreement as to the cause—but difficulty, yes.
Sacramento County financial woes bode ill for the Parkway—another article about less money for the Parkway is in the Sacramento Bee today, but it is also a moment when great opportunity could be at hand.

September 14, 2008

Guest Commentary: Parkway Plan Update

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The American River Parkway is the most important recreational area in our region and it has serious financial and public safety issues not being dealt with effectively. In the December 1985 American River Parkway Plan, an element of the Sacramento County General Plan, ratified by Sacramento County, the city of Sacramento and approved by state legislation: The Urban American River Parkway Preservation Act, California Public Resources Code Sections 5840, there was a mandate to review and update the plan every five years to allow for changing circumstances.