Ross Reynolds speaks with Jesus Aguirre, the new superintendent of Seattle Parks and Recreation, about why his background in education matters and about his vision for how Seattleites of the future will play.
New Seattle Parks Chief: 'We Need To Rethink The Way We Do Play'
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