Support rangers, wildfire prevention via Measure A

Opponents of Measure A proffer an argument that they support funding the Marin County Parks Department but oppose Measure A because they object to the provision of grants to preserve agriculture in Marin. These so-called “supporters” of parks and open space would have one believe that it is preferable to end support of park rangers, wildfire management, stewardship management and support for local parks and recreation projects all because they oppose agriculture easement protection in West Marin.

A recent letter in the IJ stated that removing cattle permanently with the goal of “rewilding” West Marin was worth a no vote for Measure A. Please, this argument lacks logic. Letters like this appear to support the laying off of current ranger staff and the elimination of wildfire protection in the parks (such as goat grazing) all for this notion that we should wait until any support of agriculture is eliminated.

I consider the notion that these opponents support Marin parks to be a false flag. There is no Plan B, one is either in support of Measure A for parks or one is in opposition.

— Pat O'Brien, San Rafael