Build The Fields - Jasper

BIG MISTAKE, JASPER !!!!

The City of Jasper raised taxes in from its citizens in 2022 to build a new mega sports park.

After accumulating a $27 million surplus, the mayor is now saying NO NEW SPORTS PARK! The city is planning on spending $10 million to renovate the old Memorial Park.

What an injustice to the City of Jasper!!

The old park is in a residential area that has no road infrastructure for traffic. No parking. And no room to grow. Everyone knows this. It will not generate one dime of economic growth for city businesses.

The new park would generate millions of dollars of economic benefits every year to our city through tournaments held every weekend with hundreds of people coming to the games from all over Alabama and other states.

BUT we have leaders with NO vision.

The young people of our city are the very ones who play travel ball. This new sports park is not dead. It will be built with new leadership that has vision for our city.

Build The Fields has nearly 3000 followers in just two months and growing. These people support Jasper building this park.

We will now focus on the city election that is one year away.

The dream of a new sports park is not going to die. City leaders, do not waste this money on Memorial Park.

Also, why choose an engineer from Birmingham when we have a great engineering firm here in Jasper that employs local people?

Jasper must come out of the Dark Ages! That’s why we can’t grow and prosper like cities around us. We have to elect new leaders with vision.

It’s time, Jasper. You can make dust or eat dust. We are tired of eating dust in Jasper and being behind every other city.

Mayor David O’Mary has temporary killed a new mega sports park, but NOT the DREAM. We will build a mega sports park in Jasper.

We can elect a new mayor next year and then build it or it can be built at the Dora/ Sumiton exit on I-22 leaving Jasper behind once again.

Two professional firms want to manage the new complex in the Shoals. WHY NOT JASPER?

2 firms want to manage sports complex construction MUSCLE SHOALS — City officials are considering offers from two professional services companies who want to manage construction of the city's $65 million sports complex, and then operate and manage

REALLY?!?!?!

In 2022, the City of Jasper passed a sales tax increase. Not only did the citizens of Jasper have to pay it, every person that did business in Jasper had to pay it.

Then, they passed the Mayors 4-Point Plan to build the Mega Park ( #1 on the list). Now the mayor is saying NO new Mega Park, he's going to upgrade Memorial Park.

Everyone knows Memorial Park will never be a Mega Sports Park.
It's in a residential area with no infrastructure, no parking and no room for growth! No economic benefits for our local businesses.

What a waste of our money!

This issue is NOT going away. We will carry it all the way to Election Day and elect leaders with a vision for Jasper and our children!

If the park can't be built on Industrial Blvd, there are several more sites available.

Election for city leaders is one year away!

The Jasper City Council unanimously approved the Mayor's 4-Point Plan. #1 on the list was the development and construction of a sports complex. THIS IS THE ONLY "POINT" NOT PURSUED! We have work going on for the new city hall. We have the paving going on. The fields? Nothing.

Who decided not to build it after the council approved it? Who killed this project? The people want to know.

WHY NOT JASPER??????

Council Approves Mayor’s 4-Point Plan | City of Jasper, AL Office of the Mayor City of Jasper, AL 205-221-2100 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Council Approves Mayor’s 4-Point Plan, Ready to Move Ahead with Major Projects.

Florence had a vision. We NEED a visionary in Jasper. If Florence can do it, why not Jasper?

Florence is betting millions on sports tourism. What’s the payout for people living here? New tennis courts, a basketball arena and a multisport complex could be built in the next decade as Florence tries to become a major player in sports tourism.

Some great statistics worth noting. Why not Jasper?

Youth and Amateur Sports Tourism Brings Economic Benefits Youth & amateur sport venues have spurred $9+ billion in spending since 2017. Sports tourism has become an integral part of local economies.

This is a beautiful complex in Albertville. $14.2 million economic impact to the area. WHY NOT JASPER?

New Sand Mountain Park & Amphitheater impacts local economy to tune of $14.2 million Over a one-year period ending in September, the new Sand Mountain Park & Amphitheater created over $14 million for the local economy.

Cullman had a vision. Twenty years later, here they are! WHY NOT JASPER?

From the article:

According to Cullman Mayor Max Townson, the park hosts a tournament nearly 40 weeks our of the year, but the park has been able to do so thanks to its significant growth since 1994.

“I think the community had no idea the impact the park would have when it was built 20 years ago,” Townson said. “It absolutely exceeded all economic expectations.”

The park is outfitted with five softball fields, five soccer fields, an outdoor basketball court, a beach volleyball court, a multi-purpose athletic field, a splash pad area, a walking trail, a dog park and an 18-hole disc golf course.

A lasting Heritage: Cullman to celebrate 20th anniversary of Heritage Park Heritage Park will be celebrating its 20th anniversary on May 31 with a family-focused festival, which will include sports clinics, a craft fair, live entertainment, local vendors and more.

Why not Jasper? Take a look at this ONE tournament being held in Gardendale, Vestavia and Alabaster. 131 teams have signed up! THEY ARE BEGGING FOR SITES AND WOULD LOVE TO COME TO JASPER! Here are the facts: this tournament ALONE has entry fees that have totaled up to $124,005! Just in entry fees. For one tournament. One single weekend. That does NOT include ticket sales, concessions, hotels, shopping and dining in Jasper. We need a visionary! Someone who can see the big picture of this complex. Again, WHY NOT JASPER?

Stars Over Alabama Summer Showcase (2024) - Alabaster/Gardendale/Vestavia, AL - USSSA Alabama Fast Pitch The Stars Over Alabama Summer Showcase is a USSSA Fast Pitch event in Alabaster/Gardendale/Vestavia, AL and will be held from 06/28/2024 to 06/30/2024

The Jasper City Council unanimously approved the Mayor's 4-Point Plan. #1 on the list was the development and construction of a spots complex. Well, why not Jasper??? Who decided not to build it after the council approved it? Who killed this project? The people want to know.

1. Development and construction of a sports complex – the development would be planned for property located in the Industrial Blvd - Walker County Lake area. This complex would be city developed, owned, maintained, and operated. " I have spent a lot of my life working in the Parks and Rec field working with tournaments and traveling teams, and this can be a major tourism boost for Jasper if done correctly," said District 5 Councilmember Willie Moore, III. "I am very interested in seeing what ideas the consultant brings to us and once we get the right one for Jasper, we will have the funding to get it built. It's also very important that our youth be able to use the facility during the week. The mayor and I have discussed this, and I know that is his plan as well. This will be a really nice addition to our city.” The vision and scope for the project would include state-of-the-art facilities that would be determined by an independent consultant based on what best fits the area. Preliminary plans have been discussed, but further research will take place regarding the viability and economic impact as well as architectural design and usage plans. This investment is expected to be in the $10-12 million range.

Council Approves Mayor’s 4-Point Plan | City of Jasper, AL Office of the Mayor City of Jasper, AL 205-221-2100 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Council Approves Mayor’s 4-Point Plan, Ready to Move Ahead with Major Projects.

Congratulations to the Jasper Viking Softball team! State Champions! Many of these girls play/played travel ball and it would be nice to have a facility here in their community to host tournaments! We need to invest in our youth. Key word: invest. This is an investment for the city, will generate revenue and give our youth something to be proud of. Why not Jasper?

BIRDS UP!!! 5A State Champs!

Why not Jasper? With a $26 million surplus, we need to do it for the kids.

Jasper Mayor announces historic $35.5M budget - The Community Journal Jasper Mayor David O’Mary announced the upcoming fiscal year budget at the Jasper City Council meeting on Tuesday. The budget for FY2024 is projected to be $35,500,000, which makes it the largest in the city’s history.

Albertville? WHY NOT JASPER? Read the following story on the economic impact made.

FIT FOR THE FUTURE | SMPA provides engine for community health, economic impact The Sand Mountain Park and Amphitheater is arguably one of the largest endeavors the City of Albertville has ever undertaken.

Why not Jasper? This story from the Northwest Alabamian tells the story of the economic impact of the Haleyville Sports Complex. The CONCESSION SALES ALONE were $93k with a net profit of over $54k! Just in concession sales! Read the article and ask yourself why a town with a population of 4,348 can build and make this work and we can't in Jasper. BUILD THE FIELDS! Share this post with all your friends.

Home Run: Haleyville Sports Complex bringing money to city coffers, as well as visitors to the municipality | Northwest Alabamian The Haleyville Sports Complex is located off Dime Road and 33rd Street. You can also access it by Ninth Avenue. HALEYVILLE - It is a venue the city of Haleyville has needed for a long time. The Haleyville Sports Complex completed its first year in operation as of April and is a huge success. Mayor K...

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Several years ago, the City of Jasper announced that it was going to pursue the feasibility of building a state of the art Sports Complex in our city. Since that initial announcement, there has been little communication as the status to this project. We are asking that the City of Jasper, council members and mayor take the steps necessary to build a sports complex for Jasper. Not only does a sports complex drive positive impact for the youth of Jasper, but it also has the ability to positively impact our local economy. Jasper is a great place to live, and this Sports Complex would be an added attractor for the young families to make our beloved community their home.