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Residents urge continued youth access to district tennis courts; union voices raise legal and public‑comment concerns
Summary
Several residents urged the board to preserve at least one middle‑school tennis court for youth play and to recognize community coaching programs; union representatives and other public speakers also criticized reductions in public‑comment time and raised concerns about legal spending and pending labor arbitrations.
During public comment at the Carpinteria Unified School District board meeting, community members urged the board to guarantee continued public access for youth tennis at middle‑school courts and asked the district to prioritize youth use over recreational conversions.
Sharon Velarde, identifying herself as a supporter of youth tennis, thanked the board and asked it to pass a resolution prioritizing at…
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