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South Side residents urge council to keep Johnson Pool on the 6p ballot
Summary
Multiple speakers, neighborhood groups and the Downtown Development Authority told Cheyenne councilmembers they support funding a replacement or renovation of Johnson Pool — the city’s only outdoor public pool — citing quality‑of‑life benefits and limited private alternatives for some residents.
Residents, neighborhood nonprofit leaders and downtown stakeholders urged the Cheyenne City Council on Dec. 10 to keep Johnson Pool in the proposed 6p package and to prioritize replacement or renovation for the South Side.
Amber Ash told the council the pool permanently closed on Aug. 10 because of leaks and rising operating costs and that the city is requesting $10,470,000 to replace and expand Johnson Pool with modern, ADA‑compliant features.
Speakers who grew up using the pool described it as a unique public amenity.…
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