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Paul Oliva started The Lexington Times in 2022. He grew up in Lexington.

Don’t Let the Wealthy Hijack Lexington’s Future: Vote NO on the Parks Tax this November
A Photoshopped image depicts Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton at the site of Kelley's Landing, a new park on the Kentucky River. While Gorton cannot officially support the new Park Tax yet, The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, which she appoints, is one of the initiative's primary supporters. Lexington Times/Amy Wallot
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Don’t Let the Wealthy Hijack Lexington’s Future: Vote NO on the Parks Tax this November

Make no mistake: the proposed Park Tax on Lexington’s ballot this November, called the “Parks Funding Ballot Initiative” by its supporters, is not about improving parks for everyone. It’s...