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Residents and groups press Montgomery County to boost parks, turf fields and recreation funding
Summary
Parents, sports advocates and civic groups urged the County Council to restore or increase FY27 funding for Montgomery Parks, school stadium/turf fields, community centers and transportation supports, stressing equity, maintenance backlogs and youth access.
A broad coalition of public commenters asked the Montgomery County Council to restore or increase Park and Recreation funding in the FY27 operating budget, framing the request as an equity and health investment.
Speakers from small towns and countywide groups stressed a mix of capital and operating needs. Jim Brown (Fair Access Committee, Poolsville) urged funding for high‑school pools,…
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