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Council and residents debate replacement options after city demolishes aging pool; crowdfunding and —replacement-only— proposals emerge
Summary
After the council—s earlier decision to demolish the old city pool, residents and council members discussed options for a replacement. Council members proposed a lower-cost replacement-only bond in the $5—6 million range, and a resident proposed a community crowdfunding campaign to finance a new pool.
The Jersey Village City Council and numerous residents spent more than an hour discussing next steps after the city demolished the community pool. No formal action was taken; council members agreed to continue discussions during the budget process and to explore lower-cost options and private fundraising.
Residents at public comment criticized the decision to demolish the old pool without an approved replacement. Ben Blumenthal told the council he was "angry" that the pool was demolished and said he believed tests that could have informed repair decisions had not been completed. Other speakers, including former users and parents, asked the council to expedite a replacement.
Council members and…
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