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Recognition of Mayor Vaughan for Being Awarded the North Carolina Recreation and Parks Association Top Legislator for 2015.
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Department: Parks and Recreation
Council District: All
Public Hearing: N/A
Advertising Date/By: N/A
Contact 1 and Phone: Wade Walcutt, Parks and Recreation Director, 336-373-2964
Contact 2 and Phone: Marcie Metzger, Executive Assistant, 336-373-2559
PURPOSE:
To honor the NCRPA Top Legislator recipient, Mayor Nancy Vaughan
BACKGROUND:
Mayor Nancy Vaughan has been critical to the success of the field of parks and recreation in Greensboro and beyond. She has been so instrumental in lobbying efforts, strategically aligning resources and demonstrating the power of parks and recreation, other community leaders have taken note and have tried to duplicate. As an elected official in the capacity of a Councilwoman or Mayor, she has always known the benefits of parks and recreation is often woven into the very fabric of community. She possesses a rare skill set which is a refreshing approach to an elected official's perspective. For example, Mayor Vaughan's acts upon and shares similar views on the social importance and contributions to quality of life:
* Parks, gardens and programs are a tangible reflection of the quality of life in any community. They provide identity for residents and are a major factor in the perception of quality of life. Parks and recreation services are often cited as one of the most important factors in surveys of how livable communities are;
* Parks provide gathering places for families and social groups, as well as for people of all ages and economic status, regardless of their ability to pay for access;
* Programs provide places for health and well-being that are accessible by persons of all ages and abilities, especially to those with different abilities;
* Access to parks and recreation opportunities has been strongly linked to reductions in crime and to reduced juvenile deli...
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