The Jefferson City parks department could see a half-million less in city-allocated funds after a councilman suggested the department could withstand the shortfall.
Every five years for the past 35 years, Capital City voters have been asked to extend a half-cent capital improvement sales tax as a means to invest in the infrastructure needs of the city.
Ward 1 Councilman Jack Deeken has asked the Department of Public Works to clear the storm drains in town and to look into sealing the space between the street and the curb to prevent grass from growing in the crack.
As Ward 4 Councilman Ron Fitzwater transitions to this role as Jefferson City’s next mayor following Tuesday’s election, his council seat will be up for grabs.