Hilltop Needmore Town Park Active Recreation Development

Expressed deep concern over the ballfield project, citing peaceful nature preservation and potential legal liabilities.

Urged the board to remove the $10 million park line item and honor campaign promises to protect green space.

Expressed distrust in the board regarding coercion allegations and park development plans.

Emphasized that voters rejected the 2023 bond and warned of environmental and financial risks from park construction.

Noted that former county commissioners confirmed the land was intended for passive use only and criticized the board's dismissal of public input.

A parks advisory board member who stated her objections to the ballfields were ignored and urged a pause on the project.

Read letters from former county officials and park experts opposing the ballfields due to traffic safety and passive preservation intent.

Expressed frustration over public comments being dismissed and questioned the lack of environmental impact studies.

Objected to the $10 million park allocation and presented evidence of traffic congestion issues near the site.

A parks advisory board member who criticized the board for canceling meetings and bypassing genuine advisory review.

Highlighted daily heavy usage of the Blue Trail and requested public release of environmental and economic impact assessments.