UPDATE:charges DROPPED!
The city of Oak Park, Michigan is in hot water with citizens of America who believe in the freedom to choose which plants are suitable for their front yard garden.
A mother of 6 has planted a vegetable garden in her front yard, and the city of Oak Park, Michigan says move it to the backyard or you go to jail. The city is willing to spend the money on a trial with a jury to accomplish this ridiculous task.
In the day and age we live in regarding healthy eating for kids, Michelle Obama encouraging people to eat right and exercise, the City of Oak Park code needs to be revised.
In fact, I believe the mother of six should receive a commendation from the city of Oak Park, Michigan for setting a good example for others on how to be resourceful with their property, for showing children how to be frugal and not waste, and for growing organic vegetables that all flower at some point which, when planted in raised planter beds can be an example of 'being green' in America, planting and using what is planted. She conserves gasoline by not driving to the grocery store for vegetable purchase. She will no doubt recycle the plant waste into useable compost, and the children are learning horticulture skills that can be carried on into their adult lives in a positive way.
"That's not what we want to see in a front yard," said Oak Park City Planner Kevin Rulkowski."
City of Oak Park, Michigan contact information
click here
TECHNICAL PLANNING / SERVICES: 248.691.7450
Kevin Rulkowski-Director/City Planner
248.691.7450
Robert Barrett - Engineering Supervisor/Deputy Director of T & P
248.691.7580
Vicky Brooks - Office Coordinator
248.691.7463
Priscilla Laney - Administrative Clerk
248.691.7461
Isha Gillyard - Administrative Clerk
248.691.7462
City Council
Address:
City of Oak Park
13600 Oak Park Boulevard
Oak Park, MI 48237
--
I believe the city should hear from gardeners from around the world!
A mother of 6 has planted a vegetable garden in her front yard, and the city of Oak Park, Michigan says move it to the backyard or you go to jail. The city is willing to spend the money on a trial with a jury to accomplish this ridiculous task.
In the day and age we live in regarding healthy eating for kids, Michelle Obama encouraging people to eat right and exercise, the City of Oak Park code needs to be revised.
In fact, I believe the mother of six should receive a commendation from the city of Oak Park, Michigan for setting a good example for others on how to be resourceful with their property, for showing children how to be frugal and not waste, and for growing organic vegetables that all flower at some point which, when planted in raised planter beds can be an example of 'being green' in America, planting and using what is planted. She conserves gasoline by not driving to the grocery store for vegetable purchase. She will no doubt recycle the plant waste into useable compost, and the children are learning horticulture skills that can be carried on into their adult lives in a positive way.
"That's not what we want to see in a front yard," said Oak Park City Planner Kevin Rulkowski."
City of Oak Park, Michigan contact information
click here
TECHNICAL PLANNING / SERVICES: 248.691.7450
Kevin Rulkowski-Director/City Planner
248.691.7450
Robert Barrett - Engineering Supervisor/Deputy Director of T & P
248.691.7580
Vicky Brooks - Office Coordinator
248.691.7463
Priscilla Laney - Administrative Clerk
248.691.7461
Isha Gillyard - Administrative Clerk
248.691.7462
City Council
Address:
City of Oak Park
13600 Oak Park Boulevard
Oak Park, MI 48237
--
I believe the city should hear from gardeners from around the world!
*photo courtesy of the article linked above
Michelle Obama replants the White House Garden Spring 2011
Let's Move! America's Move to Raise a Healthier Generation of Kids
Posts
2 comments:
Thanks for spreading the word about this - I was so disheartened when I first heard about it. Indeed, the city needs to hear from as many of us as possible - that a mother could go to jail for growing healthy food for her kids, growing things that are far more eco-friendly than front yard grass, etc. is just beyond unconscionable. We are so very backward in so many sad, sad ways in this "great" country of ours. Here's hoping enough support is rallied around her that the city is shamed into doing the right thing!
Right to garden on your property is a must. Food before grass mowing for us. Get real, so called city planner, shame on him.
Post a Comment