Stronger Programs, More Opportunities, and Long-Term Support for Our Youth and Community

Steve Green’s Plan to Expand Youth Recreation Opportunities in District 2

Steve's Strategies to Improve Youth Recreation

Build Strong Public/Private Partnerships

Focuses on working with nonprofits and local organizations to create lasting recreation programs that aren’t dependent on unstable government budgets.

Create Long-Term Stability for Programs

Aims to develop programs that won’t be threatened with cuts every year by building sustainable partnerships outside of traditional funding structures.

Expand Opportunities for Youth and Families

Supports increasing access to sports, activities, and community programs that give kids and families more ways to stay active and engaged.

Use Proven Local Success Models

Builds on successful partnerships like the Youth Hockey program at High Country Sports Arena, which was created through collaboration with the county.

Lower Costs Through Nonprofit Partnerships

Recognizes that nonprofit organizations can often provide programs at a lower cost than government alone.

Encourage Community-Driven Programs

Supports local groups stepping up to create and run programs that reflect what the community actually wants.

Explore Multiple Program Options

Keeps the approach flexible by looking at different partnership models that can work for various types of recreational activities.

Strengthen Community Connections

Creates more opportunities for families, youth, and volunteers to come together and build a stronger local community.

Local Voices on Youth Recreation

"Programs like the ones at High Country Sports Arena have made a huge difference for kids in this community. Having more opportunities like that would mean a lot for families around here."

Local Resident, Kelly F., Sonora

Join Steve’s Effort to Expand Youth Recreation Opportunities

Providing more opportunities for our youth isn’t just about activities—it’s about building a stronger future for our community. Supporting this approach helps create lasting programs that families can depend on.

Steve encourages everyone to stay involved, support local programs, and be part of building more opportunities for the next generation.

Steve’s Youth Recreation Plan FAQs

Find clear answers about Steve Green’s plan to expand opportunities for youth and families.

  • How will Steve improve youth recreation opportunities?

    A child wearing a helmet rides a green mountain bike over a wooden roller bridge on an outdoor dirt track.

    By building partnerships between the county and nonprofit organizations to create sustainable, long-term programs.

  • Why focus on public/private partnerships?

    A child in a safety harness and blue helmet climbs a wooden climbing wall outdoors, reaching for a hold.

    Because nonprofits can often provide programs at a lower cost and with more flexibility than government alone.

  • How does this benefit the community long-term?

    Three young people stand together on an outdoor court, each with their feet resting on their skateboards.

    It creates stable, affordable programs that give youth more opportunities while strengthening the overall community.