Orcas Island Parks and Recreation is a wise community investment. Since 2012, OIPRD has built a diverse recreation program including nearly 100 programs that serve over 1,600 youth and adult islanders every year. Additionally they have used limited funds, volunteers, and donated materials to maintain and make much-needed repairs to Buck Park.

Voting yes for the current levy to support the Orcas Island Recreation District is good for our personal health and the wellbeing of our island community. Children that participate in organized athletic activities are less likely to get in legal trouble and routine exercise keeps adults healthy and helps us live longer and more productive lives.

I encourage you to support the Orcas Island Parks and Recreation levy. Taking care of Buck Park and providing a wide variety of organized opportunities for people to meet, play together, and stay active is good for all of us and for our island.

Joe Gaydos

Eastsound