I am a resident of the Stonewall District and want to acknowledge that Ms. McCann-Slaughter has been responsive to citizen concerns in the past. My comments today are not directed at our magisterial district specifically, but at Frederick County as a whole. We are It is particularly alarming that Frederick County has yet to invest in any turf fields for youth sports, including baseball and soccer. The majority of the county's fields have not seen significant improvements in well over a decade, and several of the newer facilities are already showing signs of disrepair. This not only affects the quality of play but also poses potential safety risks for our young athletes.
In neighboring counties such as Loudoun, where growth has slowed, they continue to maintain fields that far exceed the quality of those available in our county. The lack of proper investment in our youth sports infrastructure—particularly in the form of durable, weather-resistant turf fields—is not just an inconvenience, but a missed opportunity to support the development and well-being of our children.
I respectfully urge the county to prioritize the development and renovation of sports facilities, with particular emphasis on the installation of turf fields. This investment would not only enhance the quality of life for current residents but also ensure that Frederick County remains an attractive and competitive place for families to live and raise children. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your response and hope to see swift action taken to address this critical need.
I am a resident of the Stonewall District and want to acknowledge that Ms. McCann-Slaughter has been responsive to citizen concerns in the past. My comments today are not directed at our magisterial district specifically, but at Frederick County as a whole. We are It is particularly alarming that Frederick County has yet to invest in any turf fields for youth sports, including baseball and soccer. The majority of the county's fields have not seen significant improvements in well over a decade, and several of the newer facilities are already showing signs of disrepair. This not only affects the quality of play but also poses potential safety risks for our young athletes.
In neighboring counties such as Loudoun, where growth has slowed, they continue to maintain fields that far exceed the quality of those available in our county. The lack of proper investment in our youth sports infrastructure—particularly in the form of durable, weather-resistant turf fields—is not just an inconvenience, but a missed opportunity to support the development and well-being of our children.
I respectfully urge the county to prioritize the development and renovation of sports facilities, with particular emphasis on the installation of turf fields. This investment would not only enhance the quality of life for current residents but also ensure that Frederick County remains an attractive and competitive place for families to live and raise children. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your response and hope to see swift action taken to address this critical need.