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Public hearing held on proposed sale of Pullman Aquatic and Fitness Center to Schweitzer Engineering Labs; community voices split over encumbrance
Summary
The board held a public hearing on a proposed sale of the Pullman Aquatic and Fitness Center to Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories; SEL representatives urged the sale would preserve and upgrade community swim access while some residents warned a sale could trigger district obligations to replace recreational facilities.
The Pullman Public Schools board recessed into a public hearing on a proposed sale of the Pullman Aquatic and Fitness Center to Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL). No board action was taken at the hearing; the public hearing provided an opportunity for residents and stakeholders to speak for up to five minutes each.
Why it matters: The pool is a long‑used community asset used by schools, swim teams, senior exercisers and families. A private buyer offering upgrades could preserve swim access, but commenters raised concerns about legal encumbrances that may require the…
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