text: It is odd to me that the Mayor is only bringing this issue up now.    Since 2008, this has been a major concern for anyone who cares about the future of our community.   Any notion that Kent can sustain its parks system with this sort of revenue loss is completely unrealistic.   Did I mention that this has been the situation since 2008?   But, I suppose, better late than never.    As we consider the candidates for Mayor and city Council in the coming year, this issue needs to be kept clearly in view.