On Monday, March 4, 2019, the Montgomery County Council discussed legislation proposed in Annapolis to prohibit the use of Program Open Space funds for artificial turf purchases.
Councilmembers Hans Riemer, Gabe Albornoz and Craig Rice used this opportunity to expound on how fantastic big sheets of plastic are for fields and playgrounds. Nancy Navarro and Sidney Katz voted along with Riemer, Albornoz and Rice to oppose this State legislation.
In their speeches Hans Riemer stated that he thinks cork and zeolite are not as problamatic as tire crumb. Apparently, skin lacerations and gashes are acceptable to Mr. Riemer.
Gabe Albornoz said that artificial turf is a problem when it gets hot in July and August. Apparently, a 126 degree elementary school plastic field in October is OK.
Craig Rice thinks MCPS already is now routinely putting down natural grass surfaces. Apparently he missed the MCPS plan to put a plastic football/soccer field down at every MCPS high school.
None of the 5 supporters of artificial turf said a word about what happens to these massive sheets of plastic when they are worn out in 8 years.
Below is video of the March 4th Montgomery County Council discussion that explains why artificial turf fields and playgrounds will continue to be funded in Montgomery County.
It is hot enough for Safety Sam to whip up some green eggs and ham.
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