And while I'm on my soapbox...

Another topic near to my heart, again, within the space of advocating for responsible and ethical development in the Truckee Meadows, is the proposed development of Rosewood Canyon.

I don't believe we should allow any development in the canyon or the wash whatsoever. Development of this area will increase flood and fire danger and pose unacceptable risk to life and property, threatens endangered floral species and is just generally going to be an eyesore.

We should all be fighting to preserve the open spaces left to us in our local communities. Natural beauty is one of the main reasons we all choose to live in places that are not in the heart of urban environments... yet somehow, we all let it go and then only find time to complain when they erect condos that block our views or break ground on a shopping mall. Let your voice be heard BEFORE the open space in your community is gone.

Let's hope we continue to have success in keeping development out of Rosewood. After 20+ years of saying no, you'd hope someday someone would listen for good.