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Residents, nonprofits urge Southgate to spare pool, museum and youth programs from cuts
Summary
More than 40 residents and nonprofit leaders made the case that closing the pool and cutting the cultural arts division would harm youth opportunities, mental health and local arts infrastructure; speakers suggested grants, sponsorships and partnerships as alternatives.
A steady stream of public comments at the Southgate council meeting on April 14 focused on protecting the Southgate Aquatic Center, the municipal museum and cultural arts division, and youth sports that staff proposed cutting as part of a $9.4 million reduction plan.
Commissioners, parents, coaches and regional arts leaders described programs as lifelines for children and families and tied them to concrete benefits such as…
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