Local district, city leaders find funds to restore some recreation services
May. 28, 2021 at 6:00 am
City Council recently commended staff for bringing forward a balanced budget that includes funds for economic recovery efforts and other Council priorities. But after months of being cooped up inside as a result of the pandemic, local residents are pleading with city officials to fully restore the recreation services they have become so accustomed to throughout the years.
When the City was forced to cut its budget last year in the midst of the pandemic, CREST’s enrichment classes, school break camp and its afterschool program, which offers homework assistance, field trips, classes and outdoor play, were allowed to continue, but the community’s beloved playground access, youth sports and homework programs were cut.