Brookhaven Establishes Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee

Staff Report

Following approval of a resolution to establish the City’s first Parks & Recreation Committee, Brookhaven residents Shawn Keefe (chair), Mike Allers, Sue Binkert, Andy Heetderks, Denise S. Johnson, Charles Gerrick, Heather Chasman, Anne Olmstead, and Karen Whitehead were appointed to serve on the Committee.

“I am very pleased to appoint these talented residents to this important committee and very thankful for their willingness to serve our City,” said Mayor J. Max Davis. “We have close to 300 acres of parks throughout Brookhaven. Our goal is to make our park system one of the premier systems in the southeast. These citizen volunteers are going to help us get there.”

Serving two-year staggered terms, the volunteer members will interface with the Parks and Recreation staff, helping to set priorities and provide feedback and vision. The committee will report to the city council quarterly.