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Students urge Alexander County commissioners to pursue community pool for safety and recreation
Summary
Multiple students speaking during public comment at the Jan. 6 Alexander County Board of Commissioners meeting urged the county to pursue a community pool, citing swimmer safety at Lake Hickory, infant swim programs, benefits for older adults and potential economic gains. Commissioners took no formal action during the meeting.
At the Jan. 6 Alexander County Board of Commissioners meeting, several students speaking during the public comment period urged the board to pursue a county-owned swimming pool, saying a pool would improve water-safety training, public health and local recreation.
Griffin Duncan, who identified himself at the podium as a student, told commissioners, "It's no secret that we've got several lakes nearby, Lake Hickory being the biggest…
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