American River Wildlife News
River parkway short on funding
The American River Parkway is often referred to as a "regional jewel." But are local property owners willing to pay a little extra to maintain its luster?
That's the question officials from Sacramento, Rancho Cordova and Sacramento County are teaming up to ask.
For years, parkway supporters have been pushing for more funding for the 23-mile recreation area along the Lower American River.
A phone survey that concluded early this week asked 600 property owners if they would be willing to pay an annual assessment of up to $30 to support the parkway.
Officials hope to have a vote by mail ballot of property owners by the end of the year, but many questions remain unanswered.
The survey results will help elected officials working with volunteer parkway supporters craft the proposed boundaries, set the annual assessment and determine how much money will be raised.
The data also will help decide what entity would collect and spend the extra funds.
More at the Sacramento Bee.