Earlier last week we had a visit from Mayor Candidate Jenna Person. She gave up here time in her busy schedule to talk to us about such things as economical growth in Fort Myers and ideas and goals to revitalize the downtown district. She also discussed her views on tax cuts and the beatification of Fort Myers and way to improve tourism.
Out of all her great ideas and opinions she had I strongly agreed with one of them which is the elimination of after school activities for the children. Right here in Fort Myers the stars complex will be forced to make budget cuts they will lose after-school opportunities. The Star’s is currently providing services in a safe environment for up to 250 children in its after-school program. But if the proposed budget is adopted two STARS positions will be cut, which results in 50 to 75 children losing their spots in the after-school program.
(http://www.jennapersons.com/blog/)
I don’t think this shouldn’t even be considered on any kind of budget cut. This is a place that has after school tutoring, computers for kids to use and sports activities. There basketball team just won the state championship. If they make these cut a lot of this will not be possible. I’d rather see these kids in after school programs not out running the streets getting into trouble because they don’t have anything to occupy their time.
Emil Gilbert
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