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Why Not in Banning? PDF Print E-mail
Written by Gail Paparian   
Sunday, 14 November 2010 07:28

December 1, 2006

 

WHY NOT IN BANNING?

by Gail Paparian

I just returned from a pleasant Thanksgiving weekend in Las Vegas. I spent the time with a dear friend who resides in Summerlin; consistently winning the award as one of best planned communities in the country… for good reason!

They’re brilliant. They usually don’t build or open new commercial pads until one is filled. Duh! Residences range from apartments, condo, townhouses, regular houses and estates. People pay an extra annual fee to reside in Summerlin. We almost moved there a couple of years ago and this is where we would have lived.

The benefits to residents are substantial. There are plenty of places to shop, dine, worship and recreate and all of these things don’t entail taking one step into a casino. There are multiple and well maintained dog parks… another story. They are well maintained common areas, available to all residents.

Las Vegas also demands better water management. They’ve spent millions of dollars in incentives, promoting people turning their water-sucking grass lawns into something that makes better sense (and still looks lush and beautiful). There are mandatory watering days there and people adhere for two reasons: 1) It’s the right thing to do, 2) it’s mandated and fines are imposed AND ENFORCED…. another concept we could easily and wisely embrace.

What struck me on our walk one morning were the magnificent and frequently used ball fields. They get to be used by young and old and the facilities are wonderful. Why can’t we have something like that so our youngsters have some healthy outlet for their boundless energy?

I have lived here for nearly 5 years and have volunteered and working for the city of Banning. I have heard promises made and made and made. I have heard too many electeds and seen staff roll their eyebrows and remind me, "These things take time!"

Be that as it may, there is one simple fact: Nothing can ever get finished if it never gets started. While I will miss Councilmember Art Welch, I welcome Bob Botts and Debbie Franklin who could bring fresh ideas and forward thinking to the old council members (metaphorically speaking, of course).

I have heard way too often from decision makers that "Banning is a poor city." What exactly does that mean? Yes, incomes are definitely lower than in other cities but that doesn’t mean that people with families don’t want the best for their progeny.

People keep saying that salaries are lower in Banning. Take some time to check that out, too. Add the salaries, generous benefits package, including medical an
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