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Residents urge Tumwater council to help save Evergreen State College pool after closure announcement
Summary
Two residents asked the council to help preserve the Evergreen State College aquatic facility after the college announced closure; speakers said the pool handles school swim teams, public lessons and rehabilitation and that a short-term funding ask of $175,000 was reported to keep it open while a permanent plan is developed.
Two residents urged the Tumwater City Council on March 17 to act to preserve the Evergreen State College pool after the college was reported to be closing the facility.
William Penn, who identified himself as a physician and longtime community volunteer, told the council the pool is the only walk-up public pool in Thurston County and is used by two high-school swim teams and community programs. He said…
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