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Parks director says staffing mix, seasonal hires and lifeguard pipeline constrain services
Summary
Metro Parks officials told the working group that the department’s budget is heavily personnel‑focused and that seasonal staffing—lifeguards, recreation leaders and other short‑term hires—drives operational constraints for pools and community programs.
Lee Horton Odom, director of Metro Parks and Recreation, briefed the working group on staffing patterns that constrain park operations and seasonal programs.
Odom said roughly 70–77% of Parks’ fiscal 2025 budget is personnel costs. After mandatory expenses and utilities, Parks estimated it has roughly $6.7 million left for other operating costs across more than 170 parks, four…
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