Updated: It’s unfortunate that Measure S didn’t reach enough support in Pleasant Hill. The Measure was a few votes shy of reaching the required 2/3s of the vote (66.67).
Measure S would boost investment in the City’s park and recreation system by allowing the Pleasant Hill Recreation and Park District to authorize the sale of $77 million in bonds to fund parks maintenance and repairs in addition to the current operating budget. This investment would have a beneficial impact to the quality of like of local residents
Learn more at pleasanthillrec.com/682/Measure-S–November-5-2024.
Why It Matters
Known as a great place to raise families, Pleasant Hill missed the opportunity to invest in its parks and recreation system for the increased health and enjoyment of current and future families. Many facilities are decades old and need to be repaired, for example, Pleasant Hill community pool is 70 years old.
Measure S would help raise critically needed funds to maintain the Parks and Rec infrastructure such as improving hiking trails, water systems, adding bathrooms, and more.
Photo credit: Pleasant Hill Park Facebook Reproduction
Originally published on September 23, 2024
