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Brawley officials say pool repair is a priority as residents press for faster action
Summary
Residents urged the City of Brawley to accelerate repairs to the municipal pool, which has been closed nearly two years; council reiterated the city is pursuing a careful repair plan amid ongoing litigation and promised the pool would reopen by next year.
The City of Brawley is pressing to repair a community pool that has been closed for nearly two years, council members told residents after several public comments urging faster action.
Residents said the closure is disrupting swim programs and youth access to cooling facilities as summer temperatures climb. The council and staff said they are pursuing a deliberate repair plan and are constrained by ongoing litigation.
Mary Emanuele, a longtime local swim coach, told the council she has appeared multiple times in the last two years…
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