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Residents and recreation staff urge council not to cut Nutrition Center as budget talks continue
Summary
During the special budget meeting, many residents and Community Services staff urged the council to preserve funding for the Nutrition Center and to fill previously authorized recreation supervisor positions, saying seniors rely on the meals and programs.
Dozens of public commenters told the National City Council the Nutrition Center is an essential service for seniors and vulnerable residents and urged the council not to cut its budget.
"As seniors it becomes more and more difficult to cook for yourself," said Isadora, a speaker during the public-comment segment, asking the council to keep the Nutrition Center open and not reduce services. Multiple other residents described eating at the center…
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