Going Green: Miami Beach Mayoral Candidate Does Her Part

Mayoral Candidate for Miami Beach and self-professed "tree hugger," Matti Bower, wants more green space.

Miami Beach, Fla. (PRWEB) July 26, 2007 -- It's the hot button topic these days and a main focal point of this week's YouTube Debate. Miami Beach Mayoral candidate Matti Herrera Bower is not shying away from it. "Going Green" -- it's something Bower has been preaching long before it became vogue to do so.

"I have been involved with Green Spaces since the late 70's where I and other concerned citizens used to tree hug in order to save them from being cut down."

A Green Space is often referred to as a Green Belt. It is an area of largely undeveloped wild or agricultural land surrounding or neighbouring an urban area. A similar concept is the greenway which has a linear character and may run through the urban area instead of around it. The more general term in the U.S. is green space or greenspace, which may be a very small area such as a park.

"Going Green locations that are very important in Miami Beach now are:

1. The Indian Creek Greenway; and

2. The landscaping alongside street improvements that can be seen in diverse areas of the City."

"As Commissioner I have tripled the parks budget and I specifically pushed for an arborist to be hired in the City of Miami Beach to oversee the proper pruning and maintenance of our trees."

For more on Matti Herrera Bower and her campaign to become the next Miami Beach Mayor, visit www.mattibowerformayor.com

About Matti Bower

During Matti Bower's eight years on the City of Miami Beach Commission, the City has enjoyed an increased quality of life and enhanced economic well-being. Born in Cuba, Commissioner Bower is a retired dental assistant who has resided with her husband Richard Bower in Miami Beach for more than 30 years. Committed to historic preservation, Commissioner Bower has chaired the Art Deco Weekend festival, and is a past member of the Miami Design Preservation Board of Directors. In addition, she has worked tirelessly to help register the Art Deco District on the National Register for Historic Places.

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