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Councilmember presses for scientific review before approving synthetic turf at Obama Sports Complex
Summary
Council discussion and public commenters raised health and environmental concerns about installing synthetic turf at the Obama Sports Complex, with advocates urging natural grass and council members asking Rec and Parks for a citywide policy based on science.
A council member called item 4 special to voice concern about artificial turf installations and urged a citywide, science‑based policy before approving site‑by‑site conversions.
"I call this item special, to register my concern with the lack of a policy on the use of artificial turf right now," the council member said, noting pending scientific analysis at Recreation and Parks and…
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