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Commissioners propose temporary funding for Metro Parks, but flag dam and legal tactics
Summary
The board discussed interim funding for Metro Parks amid a dam issue and apparent public disputes; commissioners proposed a half‑year allotment (roughly $60,000–$70,000) and urged negotiation rather than litigation to preserve services through a near‑term review period.
Trumbull County commissioners discussed emergency funding for Metro Parks after officials did not attend a budget presentation and commissioners reported the parks authority has an immediate issue with a dam. Commissioners said they are sympathetic to the parks’ needs but must apply the same cuts to other nonprofits and agencies.
Commissioner Bernard and others said Metro Parks has reached out to outside groups and…
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