Quality of Life
A few weeks ago, I posted my priorities as I began my campaign for a seat on the Barstow City Council. These priorities include Quality of Life, Economic Security, Public Safety, and Economic Development . In this essay, I will touch upon Quality of Life issues. Quality of Life has to do with the livability and appearance of our community, how we feel about Barstow, and the amenities that make life enjoyable. Safety also plays a role in Quality of Life issues, but I will address safety later. Over the years, we have seen many of our community amenities close and sit idle, buildings and land became vacant. Paint peeled, weeds grew, and our community spirit declined. Many will point to the good days. The days when we had an indoor swim center, a golf course, a bowling alley, and a skating rink. Some became too costly to maintain, others were privately owned and did not make a profit. Regardless of the reason, with each lo...