Lake City city council votes on felons’ ability to serve on park boards
Council voted 3-2 tonight to modify the city’s agreement with the non-profit board that runs Annie Mattox Park.
Published: Jun. 6, 2023 at 12:04 AM EDT
LAKE CITY, Fla. (WCJB) - Lake City city council members took a step to change background checks on people who run city parks.
Council voted 3-2 tonight to modify the city’s agreement with the non-profit board that runs Annie Mattox Park. At question is whether convicted felons could serve on the board.
The motion must be ratified by the Annie Mattox board.
They also voted to move forward with resurfacing the park’s basketball and tennis courts and improve lighting.
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