Turtle Bay Looking For Friends
REDDING LIFESTYLES, REDDING RECREATION, SHASTA COUNTY
April 2nd, 2009
Some locals bash Turtle Bay for being a financial burden to the city. Perhaps that is why a campaign has been launched for the silent majority to show their support for this local museum. It could also be a way for Turtle Bay to build a list of possible prospects for future membership. In any case, Turtle Bay would like advocates to sign up for free to “demonstrate that large numbers of people in this community care about the continued operation and public funding of Turtle Bay Exploration Park.”
They would like the public to voice their support and encourage their friends to do the same. They also are encouraging supporters to write letters to the editor, talk to local elected officials and spread the word about positive experiences they have had at Turtle Bay.
I have noticed several Redding.com commenters consistently bashing Turtle Bay, The Sundial Bridge, Big League Dreams and City Hall every opportunity they get. They claim these new additions to the city are unneeded and expensive amenities that drain the city’s budget. The city has maintained these venues bring additional revenues to local businesses which eventually trickle back into the city’s coffers from tax revenues. Locals and tourists end up indirectly funding these cultural additions built during the years Mike Warren was city manager.
Join the friends of Turtle Bay if you are so inclined. Here’s the link: http://www.turtlebay.org/
530-224-6767 or 530-941-7492
BRAD GARBUTT
REALTOR/BROKER ASSOCIATE
REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS GMAC
QUARTER CENTURY LOCAL REAL ESTATE EXPERIENCE
