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Apopka Woman's Club urges officials to protect recreation programs and nonprofit partnerships
Summary
The Apopka Woman's Club told commissioners that recreation programs, parades and concerts strengthen families and should be spared from cuts; the group asked that all alternative revenue and efficiency options be explored before program reductions.
Diana Harrison, representing the Apopka Woman's Club, told the commission that cutting recreation programs, nonprofit partnerships and community events would harm youth and seniors and weaken volunteer capacity. She asked the council to consider every alternative before trimming those services to avoid a tax increase.
"These programs are more than entertainment. They strengthen families, provide positive opportunities for our youth and seniors, encourage volunteerism, and create the sense of community that makes Apopka special," Harrison said. She asked commissioners to preserve partnerships with local nonprofits and to work with the community to find solutions that preserve services.
