The August, 2000 publication of Foxtales carried and article by me regarding growth and my request for help in elevating what was then called “Growth Initiative No. 26”. It is now known as Amendment No. 24, to the Colorado Constitution and will be voted on in November.

I received a very good response to my cry for help, and I thank you all. I didn’t know how I felt about growth control or limits when I started on this project, which was designed to help me cast a knowledgeable vote, at ACCORD regarding, that organization’s support or opposition to Amendment 24. From the responses I received there were five that indicated that they were opposed to any growth control or limits, the balance, more than 250, believed that some sort of growth control was necessary, but very few supported Amendment 24, but they weren’t opposed to it either. The reasons for some sort of growth control support were as many as the blades of grass in my lawn. However, there was one theme that kept surfacing: “Government wasn’t doing its job and politicians didn’t care”.

Besides obtaining your views and comments, I read and studied the proposed Amendment 24. It was not an easy read nor was it easily understandable. In fact I still don’t understand everything within the proposed amendment. I have to ask, is it just because I am a hick from Montana or is it because the Amendment is poor law? I believe it is the latter, not that the first part is not true but inconsequential.

ACCORD met Monday, October 2. The ACCORD Growth Committee recommended that this organization oppose Amendment 24. During the discussion it was evident that many of Home Owner Association Representatives were in the same boat I was in, wanting some sort of growth control, but finding fault with the proposed amendment. The final motion we voted on was opposition by the Accord Organization to Amendment 24 with recommendation to support reasonable growth control measures. The vote was 18 for the motion and 11 that didn’t support the motion.

I voted with the very small majority for reason outlined herein. It is my very sincere hope that I served the Foxridge community and you the homeowners in a responsible and honorable way. If not you can change what I have done with your vote for Amendment 24, on November 7, 2000, or you might believe as I do that an amendment to the Colorado Constitution should easily be understood by non-attorneys and anyone with an eighth grade education. In any case please vote!!! LD

From around Foxridge:

The community of Foxridge is fortunate to have a neighbor like South Suburban. This special tax district to which we belong provides many services that enrich our neighborhood. Foxridge Park and the greenbelt are maintained by South Suburban. This maintenance includes:

*tree trimming and planting

*weed control

*mowing

*erosion control along Spring Creek (that's our creek's name!)

*flower planting and care

*litter and trash removal

We can help our good neighbor by picking up where your dog left off, picking up litter as we walk, and letting Gale Wylie know how South Suburban is doing in the open space. His number is 303-795-9856. If you call about a concern, such as weeds, try to be as specific as possible about the location.

In excellent news, our community is slated for a new park! South Suburban will spend $60,000. FIA will spearhead a matching fund campaign to replace the wooden play equipment in FOXRIDGE PARK. South Suburban's playground coordinator, Brett Collins, will hold public meetings next spring. We will be able to look at sample equipment and have input about which age groups we'd like to target. Look for more information in upcoming Foxtales.

Thanks South Suburban and your employees for the care of our community.

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