Dive Head First Into Kansas City Westside Pool Petty Political Distraction

Sorry, I don't get it . . . 

There are a great many people who think this pool is a big deal.

In a city with busted roads, rampant crime, sewer problems and worsening debt . . . I guess it's important for "the adults" in charge to point to a pool and mistake it for progress. 

Bottom line . . .

If this counts as the beginning of progress amid a new term . . . We're all in a lot of trouble.

In the meantime . . . 

KCUR soaks in this narrative that was designed for low info voters. 

Check-it . . .

"Kansas City officials are deciding between replacing the now-shuttered Jarboe Pool on the northern bluffs of the Westside or building a new outdoor pool at the Tony Aguirre Community Center on West Pennway Street. The new pool — wherever it’s located — will cost $3 million, all funded by city bonds. The city council unanimously approved the last $1 million on Thursday. The Parks and Recreation Department projected that the new pool will open on Memorial Day 2025."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Will the new Westside pool have a water slide? It depends on where Kansas City builds it

Officials are deciding between either replacing the old Jarboe Pool or building a new outdoor water facility at the Tony Aguirre Community Center.