Burgaw mayor joins national coalition to advocate for federal city park funding

BURGAW, N.C. (WECT) – Burgaw Mayor Olivia Dawson has reportedly joined the Mayors for Parks Coalition.

The bipartisan group, organized by the City Parks Alliance, is composed of mayors from across the nation and advocates for increased federal funding for city parks in underserved communities.

According to the Town of Burgaw, the coalition works to increase funding through the Land and Water Conservation Fund’s (LWCF) Stateside and Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) programs…

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