City Council Meeting

Michael DeMarcopublic commentThank you. Good evening, Mayor Reed and members of City Council. My name is Michael DeMarco, 10212 Scout Drive, Fairfax. Again, I had the privilege of serving on the original Green Acres Feasibility Study Committee, the work that ultimately led to the Willard Sherwood Community Center project, which I am here again tonight to support. I understand that some residents are concerned about cost, and that is a fair question. Every major investment the city makes deserves scrutiny. But this project isn't about a building, something shiny or extravagant. It's about replacing two aging facilities that have already served their time, are well past their useful life, and can no longer meet the needs of the people who depend on them.

Jennifer Passipublic commentGood evening, Mayor, Council members, and members of our community. For the record, my name is Jennifer Passi, and I reside at 10109 Farmington Drive. And I'm here tonight to voice my strongest support for moving forward with the Willard Sherwood Community Center project. As someone who has had the privilege of serving on this council, I understand how difficult decisions can be. Budgets are tight, priorities compete, and every dollar must be justified. I've sat where you're sitting weighing those same tough choices, but I also know that leadership means seeing beyond the short-term constraints and keeping sight of the long-term benefits of our community. The Willard Sherwood Community Center has been years in the making. It reflects

our residents for generations i know the weight of that responsibility but i also know the pride that comes when you take a bold step for the greater good let's finish what we started let's make the Willard Sherwood Community Center a reality. Thank you for your time and thank you for your service.