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City of Douglasville Georgia - Mayor Rochelle Robinson Named Member of the Mayors for Parks Coalition 15 February 2024 ( news )
City of Douglasville , state Georgia ( By Press Release office)
Feb 15,2024
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City Parks Alliance has announced that Mayor Rochelle Robinson is the newest member of their Mayors for Parks Coalition .
Established in 2013 , the Mayors for Parks Coalition is a national , bipartisan coalition of mayors from large and small cities across the country that support strong park systems . City Parks Alliance and its Mayors for Parks Coalition support increased federal funding to our nation’s urban parks through letters to Congress and the administration , op - eds , events , adopted US Conference of Mayors resolutions , blogs , conference panels , social media , and educational visits with administration officials , members of Congress , and staff from relevant agencies .
City Parks Alliance was established in 2000 by a nationwide group of urban parks administrators and advocates as an outgrowth of the Lila Wallace - Reader’s Digest Fund’s Urban Parks Initiative in the 1990s . The mission of City Parks Alliance is to educate and elevate a diverse constituency to leverage the power of parks in shaping equitable , resilient , and thriving cities . City Parks Alliance vision is that everyone in urban America will have access to high quality parks and green spaces that are clean , safe , and vibrant .
“I am honored to join the Mayors for Parks Coalition , a collective force dedicated to enhancing the well - being of our communities through advocating for public parks , ” said Mayor Robinson . “As a mayor , I recognize the pivotal role that parks play in fostering social connectivity , promoting physical well - being , and enhancing the overall quality of life for our residents . As members of this coalition , we have the power to advocate for the importance of green spaces , increased funding , and work towards creating vibrant , accessible , and sustainable parks that will benefit generations to come . ”
For more information on the City Parks Alliance and the Mayors for Parks Coalition , please visit
www . cityparksalliance . org
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