Summary
Seniors who have walked the city gym for free for years now face a $50 gym card fee in the current budget. Helen Clark, 88, spoke on behalf of a group of walkers asking the council to restore free access; council may add an agenda item soon.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
A $50 senior gym card fee in the current budget; free access was previously the practice.
If changed, senior walkers and residents recovering from surgery who use the gym would regain free access.
Seniors on fixed incomes, already facing higher taxes, now pay $50 to keep walking indoors safely.
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