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Assembly restores staffing at Marys Tsai pool amid public outcry, approves fee changes to offset costs
Summary
After public testimony and email campaigns, the Assembly restored lifeguard positions at Marys Tsai Recreation Center and approved modest user‑fee increases; members debated process and impact on users.
Following substantial public testimony and dozens of emails, the Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly voted to restore lifeguard staffing and make related budget adjustments for Marys Tsai Recreation Center.
A motion by Assemblymember Jerry Kress to add back 1.13 full‑time equivalent lifeguard positions (amendment Y8) passed unanimously (9-0). The amendment increased permanent salaries and benefits for the recreation division and added modest operating lines for pool chemicals and custodial supplies; the assembly recorded the vote as 9-0 in favor.
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