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Residents, coaches urge Kennewick council to pursue year‑round aquatics facility
Summary
Multiple residents, swim coaches and local business owners told the Kennewick City Council during public comment that the city's seasonal pool is inadequate for safety, programming and economic potential and urged investment in a year‑round aquatic center.
Dozens of residents, swim coaches and local business owners urged the Kennewick City Council on Aug. 19 to prioritize a year‑round aquatics facility, citing public‑safety concerns, unmet demand for swim lessons and potential revenue from hosted swim meets.
Speakers said the city's current pool, open for limited summer months, cannot meet demand for learn‑to‑swim lessons, senior exercise programs or competitive meets. Several suggested city leaders explore combining an aquatic center with other revenue‑generating components to offset construction and operating costs.
Supporters argued that a year‑round facility would improve safety by expanding affordable lessons for…
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