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Richmond parks superintendent seeks 1% food-and-beverage tax to fund Glen Miller plan and repairs
Summary
Denise Rets, Richmond park superintendent, told the Board of Public Works she supports a proposed 1% food-and‑beverage tax that would fund parks, trails and the gorge. She outlined projects including dredging Glen Miller Pond, playground and roof repairs, an amphitheater and a riverwalk, and said public hearings are scheduled.
Denise Rets, Richmond’s park superintendent, told the Board of Public Works on Dec. 11 that a proposed 1% food-and‑beverage tax would provide a dedicated funding stream for parks, trails and the gorge and allow the city to address deferred maintenance and new projects.
“Parks are the heart of our community,” Rets said. “The new 1% food and beverage opportunity will support our future goals in providing active public spaces, accessible trail systems, and unique regional destinations.”
Rets described the proposal as organized into three priorities: sustain what the city already has (repairs and…
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