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Senior center leaders urge council to fund Woodburn Senior Center
Summary
Two public commenters described the Woodburn Senior Center's services and volunteers and asked the council to consider city support; Nancy Keller said the center serves about 100–120 active attendees per month and is not currently supported by the city.
During the public-comment period on May 11 Nancy Keller, executive director of the Woodburn Senior Center (North Marion Adult Center), asked the council to reconsider municipal support for the center and described its ongoing operations. "I'm Nancy Keller, the executive director of the Woodburn Senior Center, North Marion Adult Center," she said, and told the council the center averages approximately 100 to 120 active attendees per month and relies heavily on volunteers.
Pat Peterson, a longtime volunteer and center participant, described the center's role in delivering meals, providing activities, and offering social support that Peterson said helped her recover mobility after a serious accident. Peterson said volunteers sometimes work "40 hours a week and extra" and that 56 people had signed a petition supporting more city assistance. Council acknowledged the comments and did not take immediate action during the meeting; public comments were entered into the record for council consideration during budget or program discussions.
