Recreation Budget, Goals Reviewed by City Council

The recreation budget accounts for roughly 16 percent of City Manager Michael McLaughlin’s proposed budget with expenditures of $4.36 million for Fiscal Year 2017. From that budget, the department operates four recreation centers (the Youth Center, Springhill Lake Recreation Center, the Skate Park and Schrom Hills Park), the Greenbelt Aquatic and Fitness Center and the Community Center. It also provides a variety of programs on arts, summer camps for kids, therapeutic recreation for seniors and those with special needs, and athletic and fitness activities for all ages.  Read more by clicking HERE.

Bradamant (Megan Winner) is attached by the Hippogriff (Elizabeth Gardner). Photo by Jon Gardner

Question 1 on the ballot for the upcoming city election is predominantly about ranked choice voting but also removes from

The News Review, as it does for every city council election, asked the candidates to respond in writing to questions.