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Residents and athletes urge Kennewick council to prioritize new public pool; council voices support but takes no formal action
Summary
Multiple residents, coaches and high school swimmers told the Kennewick City Council on July 1 that the city needs a new municipal aquatic facility. Council members expressed strong interest in prioritizing a pool, with several saying funding would require taxes or bonding; no formal motion or funding decision was taken.
During public comment at the Kennewick City Council meeting on July 1, 2025, parents, swim coaches, high school athletes and longtime residents urged the council to build or accelerate plans for a new city-owned aquatic facility. Speakers described limited local pool capacity, impacts on swim teams and lessons, and economic opportunities associated with larger competitive venues.
Shalisa Tippett, who identified herself as working with Kennewick and supporting the Kennewick Lions and as a swim instructor and parent, said the city lacks adequate indoor pool capacity for lessons, exercise…
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