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Residents urge fixes to Memorial Pool, public showers and rethink of proposed tennis‑court RCO grant
Summary
Residents urged the city to prioritize maintenance at Memorial Pool, consider low‑cost public shower options, and reconsider a proposed RCO grant for fenced tennis courts at Mountain View Park during the June 2 public comment period.
(See note: this article compiles public comments and staff responses; no binding council action was taken on these specific requests.)
Multiple residents used the city’s non‑agenda public comment period on June 2 to press the council and staff on parks, pool maintenance, and services for people experiencing homelessness.
Candace Comfort, an Ellensburg resident, told council she had observed roof shingles blow off the Memorial Pool facility during a recent swim lesson and called the pool’s maintenance "grossly ignored," citing duct‑taped lights, exposed wiring and water‑stained…
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