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Stressed the importance of protecting budgets for parks, social services, and communications as essential to community growth and property values.

Proposed the creation of a dependent recreation district under Florida Statutes Chapter 418 to fund parks and relieve general fund strain.

Urged the Commission to protect parks and recreation funding, noting that budget cuts lead to deferred maintenance and higher long-term costs.

Spoke in support of Warm Mineral Springs Park, urging the city to develop the property into an eco-resort.

Addressed county funding arrangements and expressed strong support for city park services.

Praised the quality of city parks and social services, urging the Commission to ensure job security for municipal workers.