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Council questions park-ranger coverage as staff say four rangers cover 54 parks
Summary
Councilmembers pressed for clearer scheduling and coordination after staff said Jackson has four park rangers (assigned daytime hours) to cover about 54 parks, prompting calls for ranger introductions at a future meeting and use of reserve deputies for events.
At the committee’s item on park rangers, staff and council members discussed how limited ranger staffing affects coverage and programming.
Recreation manager Lisa Wilson told the committee she oversees community centers and sees park rangers mostly on the morning shift; she asked whether rangers meet programming needs for evening leagues and events. "I'm the recreation…
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