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Anne Mullins cites stable 0.5% funding and aging infrastructure priorities in Open Space & Trails reappointment interview
Summary
Landscape architect Anne Mullins told council that the 0.5 percent tax passed in perpetuity provides stability for open-space strategy; she emphasized partnerships, aging infrastructure and potential projects such as the ice garden and Cozy Point as near-term priorities.
Anne Mullins, a landscape architect with more than 45 years' experience, appeared for a reappointment interview to the Open Space & Trails board and highlighted long-term strategic planning made possible by a dedicated revenue source. "We worked very hard to pass the 0.5p tax in perpetuity," she said, and added that the measure gives the open-space program stability to move forward on planned projects.
Mullins described several priorities the board faces: addressing aging infrastructure across parks and trails, exploring partnerships to share costs for mall-area projects, reassessing water constraints affecting Cozy Point and planning either modest refurbishment or a larger renovation of the ice garden. On volunteering and available time, Mullins told council she has served on historic-preservation and other local boards and would bring that experience to Open Space & Trails. Councilmembers praised her background and noted the grants-steering committee she chairs may be temporary, which could allow her to serve on a permanent advisory board without conflict.
Council thanked Mullins for her service and said appointments will be decided in a future session after deliberation.
