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LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF CHAPEL HILL/CARRBORO,NC STATEMENT FOR PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ON THE MASTER PARK PLAN, April 19, 1988 The League of Women Voters of Chapel Hill/Carrboro commends the Board of County Commissioners for their support of long-range planning for parks and recreation facilities in Orange County. Orange County has been very fortunate to have residents who were good stewards of the land. However, with changing patterns in agriculture, this loyal stewardship will , in some areas, slip out of local hands. In view of the rapid development brought about by the growth of the Research Triangle Park and stimulated further by the extension of I-40 through Orange County, it is crucial for the future of this area that resource management decisions be addressed now. These decisions should include identification and regulation of areas impacted by expected public and private investment and acquisition of land for public use, through donation or purchase. The League believes that the County Commissioners are promoting public under- standing and participation in this planning effort. Citizens were given the opportunity to express their views and desires at township meetings. Citizen's input continues to be encouraged at public hearings such as tonight's. The League of Women Voters of Chapel Hill/Carrboro supports the goal set forth in the Master Park Plan: "To provide the citizens, elected officials and staff of Orange County a 20 year course of action that adequately addresses the needs of all citizens within the community regardless of age, sex, race, handicap or income, and provides economically attainable timetable for acquiring, developing and administering recreation and park resources, programs and facilities acequately." The League therefore urges the County Commissioners to adopt the Master Park Plan. Virginia Cunningham President