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Sonoma City introduces new Parks and Recreation department, outlines staffing and priorities
Summary
New Parks and Recreation Director Dave Janssen briefed the Sonoma City Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission on the department launched in August and funded in part by Measure T; staff outlined responsibilities including parks, trails, three municipal cemeteries, recreation programming and public art initiatives.
Sonoma City on Wednesday heard an overview of its newly established Parks and Recreation Department as Director Dave Janssen introduced staff, explained the department’s scope and described next steps for planning and programming. "We officially launched as a parks and recreation department in August," Janssen said, noting City Council support and a portion of Measure T funding dedicated to the director position and departmental work.
Janssen told commissioners the department will manage parks, trails and open space, coordinate special events, oversee three municipal cemeteries, support recreation…
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