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Library and parks cuts proposed in McMinnville budget; staff warn reduced hours and deferred maintenance will be visible
Summary
Library hours and programming were proposed to be reduced and Culture, Parks and Recreation bond work paused; Parks and Recreation director said cuts would reduce maintenance, volunteer support and the city's ability to sustain recent improvements.
Library and Parks & Recreation directors told the Budget Committee the proposed FY26 reductions would require reduced hours, fewer programs and the pausing of a planned facilities‑planning project intended to address aging buildings.
The Library director said staffing reductions required reducing open hours, which will affect programs and events and reduce capacity to pursue some opportunities.…
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