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Cocoa Beach approves $30,000 to sustain part‑time senior center director after residents speak in favor

City Commission of the City of Cocoa Beach · April 17, 2026
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Summary

After sustained public testimony about the Cocoa Beach Senior Center’s role in senior health and social connection, the commission approved a $30,000 FY27 allocation for a part‑time director while asking the center for an MOU and multi‑year financials.

The Cocoa Beach City Commission on first consideration approved a $30,000 allocation for the Cocoa Beach Senior Center to fund a part‑time director, following extended public comment that stressed the center’s role in senior health and social connection.

Residents and center representatives told commissioners the requested cash would pay the coordinator who manages memberships, classes and outreach. “That amount that we’re requesting … pays for a our part‑time director who coordinates everything. Handles the memberships, handles the phone calls, signs people up, … so that we don’t have to,” said Jenny Burris, a volunteer fitness director and board member of the Senior Center.

Several speakers described…

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