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Public speakers and commissioners push for more recreation funding as council weighs pickleball court costs
Summary
Public speakers and Parks & Recreation commissioners urged funding for parks, scholarships and lower fees; staff recommended three recreation positions and an $800,000 estimate for pickleball courts drew pushback from a council member and commissioners.
Two public speakers and members of the Parks and Recreation Commission urged the Gilroy City Council on May 12 to prioritize investment in parks and recreation in the recommended FY26–27 budget.
Luis Ramirez, who identified himself as representing the Parks and Recreation Commission in public comment, thanked the council for proposed park allocations and said recreation access is also a public‑safety measure. “If there is a surplus in an annual budget, I would like for you to consider allocating some of those surplus funds for recreation,” Ramirez said, suggesting a small percentage be set aside for scholarships and low‑cost programs.
Emily Miller, who said she…
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