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Monroe County Council approves benches project, splits parks hiring approvals and delays some hires for review
Summary
Council approved a donation-funded project to place 40 benches with 988 hotline QR codes across county parks and debated parks hiring exemptions. The council approved program-funded (nonreverting) seasonal hires unanimously but tabled some county-general park hires until Dec. 16 for further review of budget and prioritization.
Parks staff briefed the council on a community project to install 40 benches produced by Pendleton facilities, each bearing a QR code linking to the 988 veterans crisis hotline. Staff said most benches will be placed in county parks and highlighted opportunities to locate one downtown.
Separately, the parks department asked for approval to hire seasonal and part-time staff for programs (day camp counselors…
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