[Mpls] park board

[TONY SCALLON]

The negativity of the comments on this forum about the Park Board Superintendent decision shocks me.  This is the reason I try not to comment on the forum very often.    The two best candidates withdrew, one possibly influenced by the actions and attitudes of a commissioner.  The failure of the process HAS AT LEAST is as much to do with the complaining commissioners as any of the majority.    Now we have attacks on Gurban's reputation and the reputation of the Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association.  Shame on this negativity.   I have found process criticism often masks other goals.  Is the process issue really a stalking horse for different candidate?    Process is not more important than a qualified candidate.    Important issues are being forgotten. For example, the Park Board has taken over the school police liaison program.  Unlike Minneapolis police, they have refused to serve the neediest population of students in Alternative Schools and Charter Schools.  The Mpls Park Police Liaison unit will not even respond to an offer to hire them for dances. I have not heard a response in months.  Our students are as important as "the process."  Please go back to work and help our kids!   It is time to stop the negativity.  I believe the Mpls Park Board needs to move on.  A strategic planning activity as suggested by Ken Bradley would do a lot more for our residents than continuing the negative comments and accusations.   Tony Scallon Howe Neighborhood