Georgetowner: $7 Million Budgeted for Jelleff Rec Center: More than 100 people including local advocates showed up for the Department of Parks and Recreation’s midsummer information meeting to hear about preliminary plans to remodel Georgetown’s low-profile recreation center and swimming pool. “This is a very exciting opportunity for the community,” said Kishan Putta, a Jelleff Center neighbor and community advocate. “After the meeting, a group of us stayed on to talk about how we can advocate for more than what was laid out at this first meeting. A few of us have already spoken with Ward 2 and 3 District Council members Jack Evans and Mary Cheh. If we’re going to do it, let’s do it right. Two basketball courts are obviously needed, as well as a multi-use athletic center and meeting space. The basement when remodeled also can provides a large space for multiple uses. None of Georgetown’s parks have indoor athletic centers. Only Jelleff.”