Neighbor urges keeping parks multi-use, opposes permanent pickleball upgrades in HCR 165

Apr 16, 2026

A nearby resident testified against HCR 165, raising concerns about permanent lights, noise, light pollution, permanent nets that limit multi-use courts, and unclear operational oversight and costs; EIG scheduled a vote for April 17.

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Tina Chang, a resident who lives adjacent to the park proposed for permanent pickleball courts, testified by Zoom in opposition to HCR 165. Chang said permanent lights would "increase noise complaints" and light pollution, permanent nets would remove flexibility for multi-use courts and the bill "doesn't clearly define operational oversight, maintenance and cost."

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