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Parks commission unanimously backs director’s FY26–27 budget priorities
Summary
The Fairbanks Parks and Recreation Commission voted 9–0 to recommend the director’s FY26–27 budget priorities, which include converting two part‑time positions to full time, a 10% lifeguard pay increase and targeted event and capital funds totaling roughly $300,000 in new requests.
The Parks and Recreation Commission voted unanimously on Dec. 15 to recommend support for Parks and Recreation Director Matthew Boyer’s FY26–27 budget priorities.
Boyer told the commission the department’s FY25 expenditures totaled about $10,000,000, “80% is personnel,” and presented a prioritized list of proposed changes for next year. Key requests include converting two part‑time recreation specialist positions to full‑time, a 10% pay increase for lifeguards and pool supervisors, a $1+ hourly increase for casual…
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