Get Rid of the Port Angeles Skate Park?

One of the candidates for the Port Angeles City Council said yesterday that Port Angeles is developing as a retirement community and he’d like to see services going toward that population. He didn't say the S word but I think he meant we should be more like Sequim. "I wouldn't mind seeing us filling in the skate park and making it a slab of concrete to hold barbecues that seniors would enjoy."

Uh, do what now??

It took years of wheeling and dealing and finagling and teeth-pulling to get that skate park built. The park is heavily used. Where would you rather see these people skateboarding? Up and down the sidewalk in front of YOUR house?

At least the people on skateboards are getting some exercise. You hear all these anecdotes about teenagers who weigh 300 pounds and can't do a single pushup. This is clearly not the case with the people you see zipping along on skateboards, bikes and roller blades.

I don’t think this candidate is destined for the City Council. Skateboarders might not vote but their parents do.