Council debates restructuring community centers, notes Wiggins is school‑owned

Aug 11, 2026

Councilors reviewed staffing and usage at four community centers, confirmed Wiggins is owned by the school system (city provides staff/programs under an agreement), and discussed shifting programs, transportation support and fundraising to increase youth participation.

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Council members raised utilization and staffing concerns at Carver, Hodges, South Highland and Wiggins community centers, with S1 listing staff counts (Wiggins 3 full‑time; Hodges 3 full‑time; Carver 3 full‑time; South Highland 2 full‑time and 1 part‑time). "Wiggins is not owned by the city. It is owned by the school system. We have just been we have, like, a cooperative agreement with them," S1 said, noting the city staffs programs there and runs after‑school offerings.

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