Originally Posted by
zanna vaida
The issue should be focused on community programs for kids, teenagers, and adults, instead of a building. The city has many buildings that aren't used and managed properly. Heat and electric cost counts as expenses but buildings are empty. How to balance income and expences? Does a rec. department head need training in budget management?
I believe the city will start the annual winter program soon and use high school building. Why isn't it advertised on the city web and for the general public? This is the issue.
Only a few kids attend because others aren't aware. It's kept secret.
Another important issue is the use of residency card. This is where income kicks in and balances the budget? How many local residents have an ID card in order to attend programs? What programs?
I conclude my views with the same statement, "The focus should be on developing diversified programs, instead of a community center. We have many empty buildings where programs can take effect immediately."
The programs can be similar to West Seneca and Hamburg Learning Centers.