The Truth Is...

  • 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.