The Madras Aquatic Center board is facing a recall effort, with four of its five members up for a special election in August. Vice-Chair Jean McCloskey has issued a statement addressing the issues that led to the recall, including budget errors and staff reductions.
Statement from Vice-Chair Jean McCloskey
In her statement, McCloskey explained that the necessary number of votes for the Madras Aquatic Center 10-member budget committee to adopt the 2025-26 budget was not met. The mistake was discovered in late September, and the Oregon Department of Revenue found it was not necessary for the district to redo the process.
McCloskey also discussed the center’s budget deficit of $67,565, which led to a reduction in staff, elimination of land-based activities, and temporary closure of the Aquatics facility. She urged patrons to reject the recall effort and work together to resolve the financial and maintenance issues facing the center.
Original reporting: KTVZ (Central Oregon) — read the source article.
