One of our neighbors noticed that this Washington Post story "Where candidates stand on the issues." One of the many topics is "Parks and libraries."
Six of the DC mayoral candidates commented on the development plans for the McMillan Sand Filtration site in Bloomingdale.
Click on this link, scroll to the right and look for "Parks & libraries" and then read the statements from each of the candidates.
The list of mayoral candidates in this Post article are Muriel Bower, Jack Evans, Vincent Gray, Vincent Orange, Andy Shallal and Tommy Wells.
Where they stand: Candidates for D.C. mayor
A look at the Democratic candidates' views on some of the most pressing issues facing Washington.
Parks & libraries
Bowser: ... Bowser
has overseen the McMillan site redevelopment as chair of the council's Economic
Development Committee. She has spoken in favor of increasing the amount of
affordable housing on the 25-acre site.
Evans: ... Evans has lent support to Friends of McMillan Park, an activist group that has
fought the redevelopment plan backed by Mayor Gray and other D.C. Council
members. But the extent of his commitment to the group's vision to
"preserve, restore, and adaptively reuse" the site, rather than
develop it, is unclear.
Gray: ... At the McMillan site, the Gray
administration has proceeded with plans to develop the 25-acre former water
filtration plant, devoting one-third to a park, one-third to housing and
one-third to offices and retail.
Orange: ... Orange, who previously
represented the ward hosting the McMillan site, said he wants to see
redevelopment plans proceed swiftly, but said he wants to maximize the amount
of green space open to the public.
Shallal: ... On the McMillan site plan, Shallal says he
supports development but has concerns about transparency and public input,
saying "you can never have too many public hearings on this issue."
Wells: ... Regarding the McMillan site, Wells supports development on the
site but would push to include more housing for seniors and low-income residents.
Goes to show that Friends of McMillan and their campagin of lies and fear hasn't done anything for there cause. Not one candidate has given them support. Everyone is in favor of development of the site with a balance plan. Sorry but time to Creat McMillan Park
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