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Memorial Pool roof, playground upgrades and graffiti abatement top parks concerns at Ellensburg forum
Summary
Candidates at an Ellensburg forum pressed for repairs to Memorial Pool, discussed playground upgrades and raised maintenance concerns including graffiti abatement. Candidates said budget and long‑term planning will determine next steps.
Candidates in Ellensburg's city council primary forum highlighted maintenance and replacement needs in the city's parks and recreation system, repeatedly calling attention to Memorial Pool and play equipment.
The most immediate complaint came from former Fire Chief John Sinclair, who said the city’s pool roof has leaked for years: “We have a community investment in Memorial Pool. We've had a leak in the roof for over 8 years and it hasn't been repaired,” Sinclair said, adding that the condition is visible from a block away. Several candidates said the pool and other…
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