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Vienna reappoints longtime parks board member and appoints new member focused on youth programming
Summary
The Vienna City Council reappointed Barbara Joyce to the Board of Parks and Recreation and appointed MJ Hansen Lisonbee (term through Aug. 28, 2028); both measures passed unanimously.
Vienna City Council approved two appointments to the Vienna Board of Parks and Recreation: the reappointment of Barbara Joyce and a new appointment of MJ Hansen Lisonbee (listed in the resolution with an alternate, Anthony Thorpe). The council recorded motions, asked questions of the appointee and voted to approve both appointments.
MJ told the council she has a long history with outdoor programs, scouting and youth activities and said she wants to bring creative kids' programming to the parks so children spend more time outdoors rather than on screens. "I've always loved nature... I think I can bring a lot of fun kids programs to the plate," MJ said in brief remarks to the council.
Councilors confirmed meeting schedules and availability for the parks board (parks meets the second Wednesday of each month), and the council encouraged the new member to reach out to the board's representative and existing members for onboarding.
Both the reappointment of Barbara Joyce and the appointment of MJ were approved as recorded in the meeting; the transcript records the votes as unanimous but does not provide individual tallies.
