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Carroll County public hearing on $3.5 million pool appropriation draws divided public comment; board tables vote
Summary
A public hearing on a proposed $3.5 million county pool drew citizens urging both for and against the appropriation — some asked that funds be devoted to EMS staffing instead. After public comment and receipt of letters, the Board of Supervisors voted to table the appropriation for further consideration.
A public hearing on a proposed $3,500,000 appropriation for a new Carroll County public swimming pool opened at 7:50 p.m., where residents offered sharply different views on whether the county should prioritize a seasonal pool or other county needs.
Philip McCraw told the board he was troubled by reports of the county’s tight budget and said he would prefer county funds be spread across needs that benefit residents year-round rather than concentrated on a pool. Janice Crocs, who said she owns a pool at home, called a new pool a “bottomless money pit” and recommended the county consider a year‑round community recreation hall that could serve seniors and youth throughout the year. Vanessa Vault, a Cana resident and parent, asked whether pool funds were restricted by…
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