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Dallas parks are staring down a $13 million budget gap that could lead to shorter hours at your local rec center and less security in our public spaces. The Park Board is currently scrambling to find a way to balance the books without totally gutting the spots we use to hang out and exercise.
At a glance
Stable — consistent level of discussion. 8 mentions in the last 30 days, 12 the 60 before.
A $13 million shortfall means the city has to either find new revenue or cut back on the services your tax dollars usually cover.
No one really wins here, but the city’s bottom line might stabilize if they successfully trim the fat without closing facilities entirely.
Families, seniors, and kids who rely on rec centers for after-school programs and safe community spaces are the ones who will feel the pinch.
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