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City promises fixes after lifeguard shortages force aquatic center hour cuts
Summary
Residents raised concerns after Lake Havasu City reduced early‑morning lap‑swim hours because of lifeguard staffing limits. City Manager Jessica Newton said the city has about 55 vacancies citywide, cited state limits on part‑time hours and promised both short‑ and long‑term plans to restore service.
Residents at the March 27 Coffee with the Mayor session pressed city leaders about sudden reductions in aquatic center hours and limited lap‑swim availability. City Manager Jessica Newton said staffing shortages — roughly 55 vacancies across departments — are the principal cause.
"We have about the last report that I saw a couple of days ago of, 55 vacancies, throughout the city," Newton said, adding the shortfalls span police, fire, public works,…
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