A Monroe recreation center may be closed due to money problems. The BJ Washington Boxing and Fitness Community Center could lock the doors because of a projected $4 million budget deficit.
Residents begged Mayor Mayo at Tuesday night's council to not close the center. Mayor Mayo stated that it cost more to keep the center open than it brings in.
The fitness center cost the city more than $100,000 a year to operate. The recreation center is just one of the few organizations that could be getting cut soon within the city limits.
Mayor Mayo says the city administration will work with BJ Washington Center for 30 days to come up with a resolution.