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Council hears pleas for more park maintenance staff as vacancies persist
Summary
Commissioner Toy Porch and finance staff told the committee the parks division will budget to fill vacancies and increase full‑time headcount; members pressed for specific staffing for ball‑diamond prep, seasonal mowing, and materials/equipment needs to address longtime maintenance backlogs.
The committee examined the Division of Park Maintenance budget and performance metrics. Commissioner Toy Porch said the department has added more gardens and streetscape responsibilities, and that staffing will increase in the 2026 budget to address vacancies.
Finance staff noted planned increases in permanent…
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