Parks and Recreation funding

Asked the board to preserve parks funding, noting LCAP maintenance staff are stretched and parks drive local restaurant business.

Broadway commissioner and tourism official; presented data showing recreation spending grew to $15 million and LCAP drew 186,400 visits.

Volunteer volleyball coach and teacher; described how parks programs build kids' confidence, teamwork, and belonging.

Parent of three; said parks programs gave her daughters confidence and opportunities they couldn't get elsewhere, and asked that funding not be cut.