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After MPD loss, Lacey council weighs alternatives: bonds, partnerships, maintenance priorities
Summary
Council members reviewed the failed Metropolitan Park District (MPD) ballot measure and discussed next steps, including smaller bond measures, public facility district options, partnerships, timing tied to economic conditions, and prioritizing replacement/maintenance over new facilities.
City parks staff reviewed the aftermath of the recent Metropolitan Park District (MPD) ballot measure and asked the council to consider funding alternatives and priorities.
“Moving forward, the needs still exist,” Parks and Culture Recreation Director Jen Burbage said, noting the August proposal “did not receive the necessary votes” to form an MPD and that the city continues to face aging park infrastructure and a growing population. Burbage and staff summarized outreach done prior to the ballot — including 27 community presentations — and said the city will need a dedicated sustainable funding…
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