how do I start a petition? I really want to fight this

Do your research… For your city councilperson.

1. find other cities that have skateparks, list them
2. list your reasons a skatepark would be beneficial

A petition…

1. usually carries more weight when legal voters from that city sign it.
2. the heading should list exactly where the skatepark will be built
3. ask signers to write their name and zip code (that shows their voting district)
4. Approach a councilperson but not on the steps outside their office. Go to the office, speak with the secretary and ask for an appointment. Then be there for the appt. 15 minutes early, nicely dressed and present your research and petition.

My animal rights group has had several laws passed by handling things in this manner.

Find out who your City Counselman is in your district and read his web page on his veiws about how he feels about the the community.That may give you some leverage on his personality and how to approach this.Naturally if you call him theres a good possibility that he will be unavailable.But when you appoach him you need to have at least 1/3 of your community sign a potician.Find out if it has to be noterized.Then sit in front of his steps(at his office). find out what are his working hours and when he will be in.Then in a friendly but professional way approach him but Command his attention ( in a stern ‘won’t take no for an answer approach.write me and let me know how it turns out.my e-mail address is Msmellowmadness59@yahoo.com. I hope that I have been of some help to you.

I marked it helpful,my area as well needs a better place to hang out at,some of the houses are just nice but a little messed up.