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Public Works reports parks maintenance and capital updates; stump removals and solar-lighting pilot cited
Summary
The director of public works updated the commission on beautification events, a $60,000 estimate to remove 93 park stumps, updated park signage, a solar‑lighting pilot approved by council and timelines for McKinley and Victory Park pools and the Northeast Library project.
The Stockton City Director of Public Works (identified in the meeting as Choudhary) briefed the Parks and Recreation Commission on Feb. 24 about maintenance efforts and capital projects across city parks, including a beautification event, stump removals, updated park signage and pilot projects.
Choudhary said the first 2025 beautification event was Feb. 8 at Fremont Park, where 35 volunteers planted 12 trees, repainted fitness equipment and picked up two bags of trash. He said the next scheduled volunteer event is March 15 at Long Park (District 6) and encouraged residents to sign up via the city’s volunteer page.
Stump removal and signage
Choudhary reported the city has a record of 93 stumps in city parks and an estimated total removal cost of about $60,000. He said a project with the…
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