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Among the names nominated and now being considered is that of Liz Carpenter, 87, one of Austin's most colorful and beloved political figures. A former press secretary to Lady Bird Johnson and a successful journalist and author, Liz Carpenter has also been an activist on women's issues and progressive policies over her lifetime, and today remains a self-described "unrepentant liberal."
Apparently a group of equally unrepentant souls are now organizing to show their support for naming the new park for the legendary Carpenter. The "Friends of Liz Carpenter" group says it is gathering names of those who support the nomination, and will present the list of Carpenter enthusiasts at a Parks Board meeting on Monday night.
The final naming decision will be made by the Austin City Council next month. If you would like to add your name to the list of folks supporting Liz Carpenter Park, you can send an email to Mark Nathan at Austin Strategies: mark@austinstrategies.com
Liz Carpenter Park would be an excellent addition to Lady Bird Lake and Ann Richards Bridge, celebrating Austin's proud progressive heritage and honoring these three incredible women together in the heart of our city.
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No No No No!!!
This damn park will NOT be named after another old woman.
This park, with the help of every MUSIC-loving Austinite, will be named after Doug Sahm, thank you very much. And maybe CLifford Antone Hill.
No No No No!!!
This damn park will NOT be named after another old woman.
This park, with the help of every MUSIC-loving Austinite, will be named after Doug Sahm, thank you very much. And maybe Clifford Antone Hill.
I love Liz Carpenter!!
Name the park Cool Water Fountain Park.
Name the park Cool Water Fountain Park.
No, not another "Old Rich White Woman Park."
Stevie Ray Vaughan Park.
Liz Carpenter is a living Austin icon. She has dedicated her life to public service. She has also kept us holding our guts in belly laughs from jokes that are older than I am.
Liz Carpenter has done more for Texas than almost anyone I can think of. And she's done it all with grace and humor.
I am excited about the opportunity to name this park - that compliments Lake Lady Bird - after Liz Carpenter.
Oh come on! Do we have to name every park after someone? Whats wrong with Town Lake Park? Nothing! Leave it as it is. We dont have to name things after people!!
Fuck the people that get to name everything. I'm calling it Megaton Park just because.