The Truth is the pool doesn’t have to be eliminated.
The Truth is this is not an ‘either/or’ choice.
The Truth is there are other viable alternatives.
The Truth is the YMCA wants and needs to continue using the pool to serve our community. Numerous YMCAs throughout the state and country find it necessary to utilize 2 pools to meet the needs of their community for a comprehensive pool program.
The Truth is if the pool is eliminated fewer kids will join the swim team.
The Truth is if the pool is eliminated our swim team kids will be disadvantaged.
The Truth is the plan to eliminate the pool was neither a stated desire nor a recommendation from the Long Term Strategic Planning Committee.
The Truth is the survey results that formed the basis of the referendum proposal did not call for eliminating the pool.
The Truth is the survey results showed a desire for expanded sports options and for more choice, not for less.
The Truth is it is possible to keep the pool AND build new science labs, a larger cafeteria and a commercial kitchen!
The Truth is it is possible to address the expansion and modernization needs without destroying the pool.
The Truth is the projected cost of upgrading the cafeteria and relocating it to the pool addition is $4,793,700!
The Truth is most people in towns that do not have a swimming pool wish they did!
The Truth is the swimming pool is an asset to our community.
The Truth is we can work together to build a better future for everyone without destroying the facilities we already have.