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"I ride my bicycle everyday to my job in the loop.  The people who drive cars seem to be completely ignorant of bike lanes.  For my return trip home, I take Dearborn north across the river and eventually cut over to…"

"Hey, this could mean more stop light cameras and revenue for the city!  No thanks.  I'd rather the money be spent for new bike lanes in underserved areas. "

"Thanks for the update Carter.  In addition to the annual canoe trip/dinner fundraiser, CPAC will have to scramble to find new volunteers to maintain the native garden, once a new one is planted.  Unfortunately, it takes several years…"

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"How about '9.5 Million Dollar Boondoggle on the River'.  I was there this weekend, and not only did Rejamn insult us by saying the project would only impact 2% of the park, he also lied that everyone who uses the park today for…"

"Tim S., my posting on YELP regarding "Native Garden In Danger of Becoming a Parking Lot" was a true statement.  You incorrectly assumed 'native garden' was referring to the BMX course.  I am thankful to…"

"I did write letters to the following individuals stating CPAC's strong opposition to building the boat warehouse/crewing facility in Clark Park.   Alderman Ameya Pawar, Office:  4243 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60613. …"

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"You can argue the exact dimensions of the boat warehouse/crewing facility footprint and the height of the structure; however, I walked around Clark Park with a petition and a picture of the proposed facility.  I didn't have to recite any…"

"The Chicago Park District Board of Directors are political appointees, they are not elected officials and do not have to listen to what the taxpayers (i.e. the community) want. "

"The following is a direct quote from Zhanna Yermakov of the Chicago Park District "A Bird and Butterfly Sanctuary is a designated Natural Area of a park whose main ecological function or purpose is to provide native habitat for migratory…"

"It looks like the Milwaukee Rowing Club has an ample body of water to support their sport.  The Chicago River at the Clark Park canoe launch is approximately 40 ft. wide, give or take a foot. "

"I'd recommend reviewing the Clark Park facebook page.  You can find links to recent newspaper articles, drawing of the proposed boat warehouse, suggested alternative location and an on-line…"

"Hi Bill.  I joined as well.  Lorraine"