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Residents tell Yuma council reopening Kennedy Pool would boost water safety
Summary
At a Yuma City Council meeting, residents urged the council to reopen Kennedy Pool, arguing that local access to swimming instruction saves lives. Speakers included a resident who used a pointed analogy and Kristen Doste, a former swim coach who emphasized drowning-prevention benefits.
Residents at a Yuma City Council meeting urged elected officials to prioritize reopening Kennedy Pool, saying public access to swimming instruction is a lifesaving public-safety measure.
At the public-comment portion of the meeting, a resident used an extended analogy to press the point: “I want a steak. It’s on the menu. It’s my money. Give me the steak,” the resident said, arguing that local spending should reflect clearly stated community preferences—specifically, saving Kennedy Pool rather than investing in large new facilities.
Kristen Doste, who…
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