We, the undersigned, are opposed to County efforts to compel a merger of Arlingtons youth baseball organizations as proposed by the current Consolidation Committee. Our reasons are as follows:

Chairpersons have presented neither a compelling internal motivation nor an overwhelming public desire for consolidation to the community.
Transparency of process has been nonexistent.
No proposal, with specific details of transition and implementation, has been presented to the community for comment.
Time allotted for transition is insufficient.
The Committee has not explained the basis for its authority to act unilaterally to disband successful and cherished community volunteer institutions dedicated to promoting youth baseball in our county.

A merger at this time would be forced, rushed, and exclusive in its construction. It is not in the best interest of Arlingtons children, and I, therefore, do not support it.