I would like to thank everyone involved for the effort and thoughtful consideration of the tire mulch issue at the playground over the past months. There was certainly much time and work involved to read and study the magnitude of literature available regarding the use of tire products by children. I would especially like to thank City Planner Michelle Hampton for providing information to the Parks and Recreation as well as the Bandon Playground Subcommittee, despite the considerable work load it must have created. For those Commissioners who took the time to investigate the tire pieces at the playground themselves, as well as those who looked further into the many scientific studies which discussed the potential effects of tire chemicals on human health, I extend my gratitude. Reviewing, analyzing, and questioning the components of our city as well as the processes which makes it run is the work of the well-respected commissioners who serve this community. It is my hope that the effort of Bandon F.I.R.S.T. brought attention to the very serious national and global discussion of children being exposed to chemically laden tire products. As you may know from the information given at the meetings and posted on Bandon F.I.R.S.T.s Facebook page, cities across the United States are demanding the removal of tire mulch from their play and sports areas. When NBC Nightly News flew out their Investigative Unit from New York City earlier this month to interview the supporters of Bandon Families In Opposition to Recycled Shredded Tires at the Bandon Playground, it was a part of a nation-wide investigation regarding tire pieces and the potential health effects of those tires on human health. Clearly, educating the public on the very real risks of chemicals from tires and protecting children and families from these products is becoming a national concern. Look for Bandon F.I.R.S.T.s interview on NBC Nightly News in the very near future. Although the Bandon Park and Recreation Committee voted to retain the tire mulch, this debate is yet unfinished for the citizens of Bandon. Despite being provided peer-reviewed scientific studies proving the hazards associated with such products, listening to community testimony about the high level of concern over the use of tires by Bandons families (who are now boycotting their local playground), as well as reading third-party recommendations for tire product removal from groups such as Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility and the Environment and Human Health Inc., the Bandon Parks and Recreation Commissioners are asking for further evidence to justify the expense of replacing tire pieces on the playground. Hopefully as this discussion continues, the time will be taken to look for unbiased research so that the children of our community can play without worry over chemical exposure and have a truly safe playground experience. Thanks again. Bandon Families In Opposition to Recycled Shredded Tires.
Posted on: Sat, 15 Nov 2014 23:01:34 +0000
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