Riverfront Logo-Land

The naming rights or recognition on public assets (parks) belong to the taxpayers. Putting corporate names on public features gives the impression that we are beholden to private entities instead of taxpayers who come together to ensure benefits for all through a democratic process. Even if we don’t always agree with our government, it helps us achieve impressive things, Spokane Parks being one of them.

I agree with Shawn Vestal. I discouraged this type of logo-land approach when I was on the Spokane County Park Advisory Board because there should be someplace we can go that isn’t branded and because the real donors and stewards are us. If companies want to be community minded, using their profits to pass on to customers or employees are legitimate options. Putting names on public structures gives people the wrong impression. The community, not the company is the big player in the park (and civic infrastructure).

I am a huge fan and user of Spokane Parks and Recreation and am grateful to the public who pays for them.

Lunell Haught

Spokane