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Fresno commissioner urges public review of soccer-league termination, questions park-ranger staffing
Summary
Commissioner Barraza asked the Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission to publicly review a pending appeal over a soccer league’s contract termination and pressed staff on park-ranger presence, staffing limits and how Measure P funds are used for park safety.
Commissioner Barraza asked the Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission to publicly address a pending appeal in which a city-contracted soccer league had its contract terminated and is appealing that decision to the director of parks.
The matter is currently under appeal before the director; Barraza said the issue raises fairness concerns and should be discussed publicly "when it becomes appropriate to do so," citing the need to ensure rules are followed and enforced consistently.
The commission and staff discussed how park rangers are deployed during league activity. Aaron Aguirre, parks director,…
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