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City Council to consider $250,000 settlement in Recreation and Parks employment case

The payment would resolve a lawsuit by a Recreation and Parks employee alleging adverse treatment at work.

City Council· posted Jun 5Settlement$250K

The city would pay $250,000 to settle a lawsuit brought by a Department of Recreation and Parks employee over alleged adverse employment actions. The Budget and Finance Committee recommended approval on June 16, 2026, and the full Council was set to take it up June 24, 2026, subject to the Mayor's approval.

What happens next

Council vote on the settlement, subject to approval by the Mayor · Jun 24

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Official portrait of Katy Yaroslavsky
Katy Yaroslavsky

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