To the editor:
Re: "New funding plan will improve access, funding," Letters, Feb. 15.
The letter from park board commissioner Niki Sharma again presented in detail her group's perspective of what they are pursuing regarding community centres. It is important that space be allocated for this perspective and I believe citizens have now formed many conclusions.
It is apparent that a common and consistent theme has emerged regarding the "process" the city has used with community centres and it is not complimentary, so let's move on. The city's most recent position paper on the proposed new joint operating agreement was factually misleading, a huge embarrassment to each and every taxpayer who wants if not the best than at least the truth. So let's move on: let's move beyond innuendo, demonizing, and half-truths and get the work done.
Please focus on resolving this mess. No diversions, rather a process that is transparent, respectful, inclusive and vibrant. A process built on meaningful dialogue, a process reflective of the civility of Vancouver and its citizenry. The inclusion of a mutually agreed upon third party to lead the process is a constructive step. It is also a welcome respite.
Steve Boyce, Vancouver
