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Dear Winter Springs Commission,
I am writing to formally resign from my position on the Parks and Recreation Board, effective
immediately.
While I have appreciated the opportunity to serve, I must be candid in expressing my frustration
with the inefficiency and lack of meaningful impact that this board has had. In particular, I am
deeply disappointed by the time and taxpayer money that has been wasted on presentations,
such as the $144,000 consultation on the Central Winds Park project. The presentation, which
was delivered to the board and then repeated for the City Commission just a week later,
epitomizes the government inefficiency I’ve witnessed. It is a wasteful use of both public
resources and staff time, especially considering that the board itself holds little to no actual
power in decision-making processes.
The lack of influence and the repetitive, redundant nature of meetings have led me to the
conclusion that this board serves ZERO purpose. It has become increasingly clear that the
goals of this body are not aligned with creating tangible, positive change for the community. It
would be more prudent for the city to reconsider the existence of the board entirely and redirect
the resources spent on its operations toward more effective channels of engagement and
improvement.
I hope that this resignation may encourage further reflection on how the city can better allocate
its time, money, and effort to serve the people of Winter Springs.
Thank you for the opportunity to have served, but I can no longer in good conscience continue
to be part of an ineffective and redundant process.
Sincerely,
Desma Underwood