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Описание: What if the future of Parks & Recreation depends on finance leaders just as much as program directors?

In this episode of The Daily Parks and Rec Show, we sit down with Jamie Hollock of the Park District of La Grange live from IRPA 2026 to talk about something rarely discussed in Parks & Rec — the power of accounting, financial forecasting, indirect costs, and why finance professionals are essential to community impact.

From managing utilities and long-term capital planning to modernizing accounting systems and attracting the next generation of leaders, this conversation reframes how we think about “essential services” in Parks & Recreation.

💡 If you care about sustainability, budgeting, leadership, and the future of local government — this episode is for you.

🔥 Key Highlights
✔️ Why indirect costs (utilities, maintenance, forecasting) can make or break a parks department
✔️ How accounting software modernization is streamlining local government
✔️ The importance of pricing programs strategically
✔️ Career advice for finance professionals entering Parks & Rec
✔️ Why personal outreach is key to recruiting young leaders
✔️ Reframing Parks & Recreation as an essential service

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