City Budget Talks Hit Snags as Fire and Park Cuts Spark Outcry
City commissioners heard extensive public comments on proposed budget cuts to fire and medical staffing and Parks and Recreation. They discussed delaying two new fire stations, keeping four firefighters per truck, using reserve funds to limit tax increases, trimming cost of living adjustments, and letting Parks and Recreation use special funds to replace playgrounds.
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Parks and Recreation Department
Commission
Brad Finkelder
Parks and Recreation
Lawrence- Douglas
Amber Sellers
LDCFM
Rich Llewellyn
Finkelder
Mike Dever
Nightsize
Dever
Alley Porter
The
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Park Hill Park #1
Chaparral Park
Clinton Outlet Park
Broken Arrow Park
McSwain Park
Porter
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