Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Sanger public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in parks rec
Youth basketball coaching shortage
Fifty kids in the youngest divisions are on a waitlist because there aren't enough volunteer coaches — the parks director made a direct plea to the community.
2026 Parks and Recreation Master Plan
Sanger's first parks plan since 2006 charts ten years of improvements: trail expansion, playground upgrades, splash pads, a possible 20-30 acre outdoor sports complex, dog parks, and ADA accessibility work across 25 park sites. It also becomes the city's ticket to state and federal grant funding. The City Council makes the final call on adoption.
Parks maintenance and staffing
Parks Director Doug Bolton described new maintenance hires, weekend coverage for restroom cleanliness, pool repairs, and a possible county work-program partnership to keep parks usable and clean.