seacliff needs a park, inc.

a 501(c)(3) community benefit corporation

Photos from the Residents For Seacliff Park Drawing

Residents for Seacliff Park (RFSP), led by Niki Derby, formed to promote Measure V, a bond issue that would have funded the purchase and development of a 3-acre park. Local businesses also supported the park effort. Especially prominent was Seacliff Video, which has become a de facto community communications center. Measure V also had County support, with County Supervisor Ellen Pirie sponsoring the measure and getting it on the ballot.

Donations were made by many, including the Seacliff Improvement Association, to support the group. Raffle tickets were sold to raise funds and to promote community awareness for Measure V. Often, members and supporters sat out in the cold winter rain selling tickets. If it had passed, a $98 per year, 30-year bond would have would have a fully funded a 3-acre park. County Parks had committed to take ownership and maintain the park once it was built. It failed by 41 votes due primarily to the opposition of Phil Trounstine, a professional political operative, and the Senior Coalition.

(Announcement in the Santa Cruz Sentinel, 3/17/2005) RAFFLE DRAWING: With refreshments, ballons and musics. Raffle tickets are $1 each and proceeds go to the 'Residents for Seacliff Park,' a citizen group campaigning for the building of a community park for Seacliff. 1 p.m. Sunday. Seacliff Video, 275 Center St., Seacliff.

The RFSP booth set and ready for raffle day.

The Balloon Man provided entertainment.

Wyatt Stoker, armed by the Balloon Man, ready to fight those who oppose the park.

The community has enjoyed the support of Seacliff business, such as Seacliff Video. Owner Fran Badagliacca pulls the names of the winners with Harry Vaughn and Laura Stoker looking on .

The winner of the big prize, an LCD television. Present are Rick Stoker, Laura Stoker, Harry Vaughn, and Cherie Bobbi.

Park supporter, Rebecca Downing, joins the celebration.