Board flags potential budget cuts; master gardener grant denied

Feb 4, 2026

Members said the parks budget may shrink in future years and noted the master gardener grant application was denied; they plan small-scale plantings and to postpone a larger tree program while maintaining recent plantings.

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Board members warned the parks' portion of property-tax revenue is expected to shrink, leaving tight funding in coming years even if the current year's budget remains roughly the same. Members said next year's budget might still be about $25,000 but expressed concern that subsequent reductions could force cuts to supplies and programming.

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