I am the director of the Malibu Community Center on Point Dume. Its 19-year history has been one of great success. In its prime, of just four years ago, there were numerous classes, art lessons, a dedicated room for the seniors, summer day camp programs. Even the City of Malibu conducted various commission meetings here.
Even the establishment and growth of the Point Dume Marine Science School has been bitter sweet. As they grew, we diminished and many programs had to seek new locations or dissolve altogether. I would love to see a new community center built. Yes, I realize that $2,250,000 is not enough to build a community center, ball fields, playgrounds, trails and all the amenities we wish for, but we can increase our purchasing power with matching funds and grants once we have committed to this ballot measure.
I’m willing to concede that Malibu does need the open spaces, and buying land is the best way to avoid the consequences of overbuilding. I believe a large majority of Malibu is ready to do the same and after we have passed this bond in November, we will be able to turn many of our community dreams into reality and work together to achieve our goals.
Nidra Winger Maus