Is there no end to the political drama?
All Alabama state parks in danger of closing over budget woes | AL.com
Is there no end to the political drama?
All Alabama state parks in danger of closing over budget woes | AL.com
What the article misses to point out is that the budget that was put forward in the House & Senate during the special session took user fees away from Parks division, as well as taking license fees from MRD & FFW Divisions. This budget was even worse for Parks than the one from regular session.
So it would just make the situation worse: not only would Parks get cut, they would take away the fees they collect and put those fees in the General Fund.
Also, every dollar taken away from MRD & FFW means we lose $3 in Wallop Breaux & Pittman Robinson funding, which comes from the excise tax we fishermen & hunters pay on our gear.
The is no small lack of leadership in our Legislature and even less understanding by the public that we have already cut our budgets every years since 2007. Any more cuts and that means closures, layoffs and fewer services.
And its worse for Public Safety, probably looking at losing another 100 state troopers and closing most driver license office run by the state. Can you imagine driving 3 hours for your CDL renewal or for your kid to take the driving test??
The last two times I was at the pier 'scuttlebutt' was running rampant saying "The pier may close."
We can't say it will not happen, because it can with the stroke of a pen...
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TEUjmRZYmy...hores+Pier.jpg
If that were to happen ,it is most likely they have lost this tourist for good . ( As much as I love it down there and its people . ) After all ,why would I bother, since the primary reason for coming is to fish the pier .
+1.....Florida isn't far away.....the bride likes Panama city as it is.....and there is 2 good piers now.....I still and always will prefer Gulf shores for the people......but I too come for the fishingQuote:
Originally Posted by usa
Somebody with influence might talk to the cities of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach to get them started on negotiations to take over the day to day operation with excess funds generated going back to the state.
PLEASE take this survey
http://survey.dcnr.alabama.gov/TakeSurvey.aspx?PageNumber=1&SurveyID=96K2nn4&Prev iew=true
The only reason we come to Gulf Shores is for the pier. If they close it we will not come back. Wife prefers Panama City anyway. Tried to take the survey but it said not found.
If the pier closes I know a house that will be up for sale in Gulf Shores.
Sad if the pier closes. We too come down to fish although the pier is not on our agenda, it would be a shame.
I've never tried any other pier and would hate to learn another area(tackle shops, ect.) I'm sure the food would be be the easy part to replace. Just as would a place to stay. Sure hate to give my money to Florida.
It's my opinion that "small government" is code for less access and fewer services. I imagine that a lot of people will be selling, so property values will plummet. Maybe that's part of the scheme. If the pier closes, I'll need to find a new place, as well - with nice people, which is why I like the Gulf Shores area and the Gulf Shores Pier!
No one, NO ONE, NO ONE, is talking about closing the pier.
How in the hell did that rumor start?????
But I read about it on the internet... ;-)Quote:
Originally Posted by CarlF
I believe the survey is only accessible via the original Al State Parks email or newsletter link.Quote:
Originally Posted by fenderbender
It is a one question survey.
Would you support changes to the Alabama State Constitution protecting State Parks funds from being transferred or otherwise used for anything else, and possibly funding Parks through new means.
Time to strengthen the survey by calling/emailing your state reps and letting them know directly.
I just did, your turn now.
Just took the survey on the GSP web site was 10-15 minute questionnaire from everything concerning whats going on in and around the Park. Suggested that if possible that the state take over control of the pier camera that's been out going on 3 years now believe would be great publicity tool. Also about sharks know probably barking up the wrong tree but why we can't harvest them as in Florida.