Forests_green_space

1:00:59 Are you coming forward? Yes. Is this a position that the Planning Commission has taken? No, I'm speaking as an individual member. Should I wait till later? Yes, we're moving right into that next, so thank you. OK, then we're just going to go down the list for everyone. Oh, I think there's one more board and commission. That's you. I do have a statement from the-- Come on forward.

1:01:34 We submitted-- my name is Michelle Hanlon. Michelle with one L, and Hanlon, H-A-N-L-O-N. We submitted a letter, so I'm just going to briefly read parts of it, let you look at the whole thing later. With expansion comes both opportunity and responsibility, not only to build the housing and infrastructure, but to build community. Historically, new developments were expected to include parks, playgrounds, green spaces, recognizing the quality of life extends beyond structures. Today, we have an opportunity to evolve that vision by also investing in arts and culture as essential infrastructure for a thriving, connected community. As new developments bring in families, residents, visitors, the need for accessible arts and cultural programming grows. Arts are not a luxury.

1:02:33 They are a proving contributor to mental health, social connection, local identity, and economic vitality. From Forbes in October 25, a single museum or festival may stimulate local jobs. But over time, it also builds civic pride, strengthens networks, and attracts long-term investments. We were-- I'm going to skip that paragraph-- responsible development includes planning for the whole human experience. Clark County should become a vital environment where residents find belonging and thrive. We are asking for greater investment in the cultural life of the county. We are asking for alignment.