The city council has officially approved the funding required to restore Kennedy Pool. This outcome validates our sustained efforts to preserve this essential facility for our community. I will continue to observe the progress of the reconstruction closely to ensure these commitments are honored.
July 26, 2023
Final supporters
I'm writing to express my deep concern about a vital community asset - Kennedy Swimming Pool – in regards to the recent closure and the future of this important community resource.
I believe the decision to close the pool was made prematurely, and without appropriate consideration for the impact the closure would have on our community. In addition, I fear that the city is failing to adopt a clear plan for the maintenance/repair work that needs to be done on the pool.
What does the pool mean for the members of this community? For many families, the pool is a highlight of summertime. The pool is the place where our young children learn water safety and become confident swimmers; where our teenagers have the opportunity to learn lifeguarding skills and work summer jobs, where our local students attend as part of their end of year Physical Education class and where all residents can cool off while enjoying the outdoors during the long, hot days of summer. In light of everything that is going on in our society, and the recent closure of 2 other local aquatic facilities, the community is facing additional challenges. The importance of community resources that are open to all residents and reasonably priced cannot be understated.
Given the above, we urge the city officials to reconsider its decision to close Kennedy Pool and ask that the reconstruction proposal of Kennedy Pool be placed on the Fiscal Year Budget plan/CIP.
To be clear, closing Kennedy pool would be a disadvantage and represents a complete failure to our community.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
June 22, 2023
June 19, 2023
I have spent the past several days meeting with local representatives to discuss the necessity of reopening Kennedy Pool. While these conversations are ongoing, the documentation of your personal stories remains the strongest tool for our cause.
Reached 100 supporters
June 17, 2023
June 16, 2023
We are approaching one hundred signatures to protect the future of Kennedy Pool. Please send the link to others who value this facility so we can reach this initial goal before our formal presentation to the city.
248 Comments
Youth activities are vital to our community. Kennedy Pool serves a major population by providing an inexpensive, accessible facility to many who live nearby that may not have transportation to facilities in other neighborhoods.
I am very disappointed that city wants to close the Kennedy Pool. I used the pool my kids used the and my grandkids are still old enough to use the pool and now you have taken the pool from Gila Vista Jr High school. The park has everything for family enjoyment in the summer and year round use.
This pool not only needs to be fixed with the tax money that has been set aside, it needs to be expand to a long course regulation pool to allow your swimmers to have the same advantage as Tucson and Phoenix swimmers!
Please reopen! This is great for kids to get outdoors and off technology. A great break for everyone and good for physical health. I remember there was a water yoga class there as well.
I support saving Kennedy Pool. The community needs a pool on this side of town. Local schools used this pool for field trips, swim lessons and aqua aerobics, as well as swim meets were held here. I have many years of memories at this pool. Please save Kennedy Pool!
Yes, I agree! It would be lovely for the pool to be open again!
Please keep kennedy pool. It is a great asset to the city
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The city council has officially approved the funding required to restore Kennedy Pool. This outcome validates our sustained efforts to preserve this essential facility for our community. I will continue to observe the progress of the reconstruction closely to ensure these commitments are honored.
July 26, 2023
Final supporters
I'm writing to express my deep concern about a vital community asset - Kennedy Swimming Pool – in regards to the recent closure and the future of this important community resource.
I believe the decision to close the pool was made prematurely, and without appropriate consideration for the impact the closure would have on our community. In addition, I fear that the city is failing to adopt a clear plan for the maintenance/repair work that needs to be done on the pool.
What does the pool mean for the members of this community? For many families, the pool is a highlight of summertime. The pool is the place where our young children learn water safety and become confident swimmers; where our teenagers have the opportunity to learn lifeguarding skills and work summer jobs, where our local students attend as part of their end of year Physical Education class and where all residents can cool off while enjoying the outdoors during the long, hot days of summer. In light of everything that is going on in our society, and the recent closure of 2 other local aquatic facilities, the community is facing additional challenges. The importance of community resources that are open to all residents and reasonably priced cannot be understated.
Given the above, we urge the city officials to reconsider its decision to close Kennedy Pool and ask that the reconstruction proposal of Kennedy Pool be placed on the Fiscal Year Budget plan/CIP.
To be clear, closing Kennedy pool would be a disadvantage and represents a complete failure to our community.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
June 22, 2023
June 19, 2023
I have spent the past several days meeting with local representatives to discuss the necessity of reopening Kennedy Pool. While these conversations are ongoing, the documentation of your personal stories remains the strongest tool for our cause.
Reached 100 supporters
June 17, 2023
June 16, 2023
We are approaching one hundred signatures to protect the future of Kennedy Pool. Please send the link to others who value this facility so we can reach this initial goal before our formal presentation to the city.
248 Comments
Kennedy Pool is important to that side of the community. Kids from District One schools would always used that pool and had a great time. I attended a City Council meeting and they were talking about maybe making a pool some where else. Why, fix the problems y’all created and bring the pool back to our community.
Youth activities are vital to our community. Kennedy Pool serves a major population by providing an inexpensive, accessible facility to many who live nearby that may not have transportation to facilities in other neighborhoods.
I am very disappointed that city wants to close the Kennedy Pool. I used the pool my kids used the and my grandkids are still old enough to use the pool and now you have taken the pool from Gila Vista Jr High school. The park has everything for family enjoyment in the summer and year round use.
This pool not only needs to be fixed with the tax money that has been set aside, it needs to be expand to a long course regulation pool to allow your swimmers to have the same advantage as Tucson and Phoenix swimmers!
Please reopen! This is great for kids to get outdoors and off technology. A great break for everyone and good for physical health. I remember there was a water yoga class there as well.
I support saving Kennedy Pool. The community needs a pool on this side of town. Local schools used this pool for field trips, swim lessons and aqua aerobics, as well as swim meets were held here. I have many years of memories at this pool. Please save Kennedy Pool!
Yes, I agree! It would be lovely for the pool to be open again!
Please keep kennedy pool. It is a great asset to the city
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Kennedy Pool is important to that side of the community. Kids from District One schools would always used that pool and had a great time. I attended a City Council meeting and they were talking about maybe making a pool some where else. Why, fix the problems y’all created and bring the pool back to our community.