Response to Friday's Record-Courier article
parkranchadmin | 28 July, 2008 16:25
The Gardnerville Record-Courier is the leading newspaper for Douglas County and the main media outlet covering the Park Ranch project.
Reporter Scott Neuffer of the R-C published a story on Friday entitled, “Park plans parks debate at forum”, however I believe the intended headline was “Park plan sparks debate at forum”.
The article presents much of the negative feedback that four of the six county commission candidates have with the Park Ranch project. Such a resounding response needs to be covered by the local newspaper so residents can understand each candidates’ stance on growth in the Carson Valley.
However, the article fails to give a fair oppositional stance.
“How will the county benefit from 5,000 new homes?” Republican District 5 candidate Stuart Posselt asked in the article.
He also asked “Will it improve traffic on Highway 395? Will it help build new schools?”
Park Cattle Company would like to take the opportunity to answer those important questions here:
– Park Cattle’s “smart growth” approach to development values long-range, regional considerations of sustainability. This 50-year plan will generate over $17 million annually in property taxes. There will be low-income housing and the development will be on the east side of 395, therefore protecting the beautiful west side of 395, making walking and equestrian trails, 55 miles of trails to be exact.
– Traffic on 395 will increase, but Park Cattle has already contacted traffic specialists to keep the roads as fluid as possible.
– Yes, new schools will be built. Park Cattle has dedicated land for identified school sites, as well as fire and paramedic district sites.
Park chief executive officer Brad Nelson will publish a letter to Douglas County residents that will appear as a full-page ad in Friday and Sunday’s Record-Courier. He will address the Park Ranch Covenant, which will help answer question Douglas County residents may have on the project.
Reporter Scott Neuffer of the R-C published a story on Friday entitled, “Park plans parks debate at forum”, however I believe the intended headline was “Park plan sparks debate at forum”.
The article presents much of the negative feedback that four of the six county commission candidates have with the Park Ranch project. Such a resounding response needs to be covered by the local newspaper so residents can understand each candidates’ stance on growth in the Carson Valley.
However, the article fails to give a fair oppositional stance.
“How will the county benefit from 5,000 new homes?” Republican District 5 candidate Stuart Posselt asked in the article.
He also asked “Will it improve traffic on Highway 395? Will it help build new schools?”
Park Cattle Company would like to take the opportunity to answer those important questions here:
– Park Cattle’s “smart growth” approach to development values long-range, regional considerations of sustainability. This 50-year plan will generate over $17 million annually in property taxes. There will be low-income housing and the development will be on the east side of 395, therefore protecting the beautiful west side of 395, making walking and equestrian trails, 55 miles of trails to be exact.
– Traffic on 395 will increase, but Park Cattle has already contacted traffic specialists to keep the roads as fluid as possible.
– Yes, new schools will be built. Park Cattle has dedicated land for identified school sites, as well as fire and paramedic district sites.
Park chief executive officer Brad Nelson will publish a letter to Douglas County residents that will appear as a full-page ad in Friday and Sunday’s Record-Courier. He will address the Park Ranch Covenant, which will help answer question Douglas County residents may have on the project.
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