Just a Walk in the Park

     "Who Doesn't Like Parks?" askes Charles Kuffner on an Off the Kuff post, while he discusses the issues on a proposed plan for parks that's being put to vote on this upcoming ballot. This plan or bond will expand Houston's parks with bike trails and other upgrades. Proposition B asks voters to use a "borrowed" $166 million for this project, but not through increased taxes, which will be payed through property tax collections. "While the measure calls for $166 million in taxpayer spending, it actually would cost $291 million to pay back with interest, according to one city estimate".
     Although this may be a smart investment for Houston, tax payers won't see as an important issue compared to other important items which needs their money.    
     In the article Kuffner argues that this is a perfect time for such a proposition, not only will it benefit the city but the city will only borrow what is necessary. He also states that the Republican party is against this plan, and states that taxes aren't being raised for this positive act. Kuffner speaks to Houston residences, as well as, an inform ate for tax payers and voters.Voters and tax-payers might want to listen to what he has to say not just because the issue affects their parks, but he himself is a Houston resident, not to mention his blog 'Off the Kuff' has been well known for a long time.