Park & Rec District seeks public input

The financially troubled Sisters Park & Recreation District is looking to the Sisters community to set a course for the organization's future.

On April 27, at 5:30 p.m., the district will host a public meeting to discuss the district financial conditions and gather public thoughts and ideas about district services and priorities. Everyone in the Sisters Park & Recreation District is invited to attend. The meeting will be held at the district's Coffield Center, adjacent to Sisters High School.

The Sisters Park & Recreation District has laid off staff in an effort to overcome an approximately $150,000 deficit in its $650,000 annual budget. After cuts, the district is forecasting a deficit of $61,000 this year.

SPRD has a tax base of 22 cents per $1,000 in assessed property valuation, which accounts for $200,000 of its operating budget.

Citizens may also submit comments and ideas by calling Carrie Ward, SPRD Executive Director at 549-2091, or e-mail to [email protected]