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Board backs hire of recreation directors; debate centers on midyear budget trade-offs
Summary
The Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution urging the mayor to reinstate hiring for vacant recreation director positions; supporters called the step essential for youth violence prevention, while opponents warned the resolution lacked concrete budget trade-offs ahead of midyear cuts.
The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday adopted a resolution urging the mayor to reinstate hiring for vacant recreation director positions across the Recreation and Parks Department, a move supporters said would keep facilities open and support violence-prevention efforts.
Supervisor Ammiano and others said testimony at the committee hearing made clear the short-staffing of recreation centers undermines the city's investment in capital improvements and the programs meant to serve youth and families.
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