Oswego Daily News
City Pool Likely To Stay Afloat In 2010 Budget
Supporters of the city’s swimming pool made a big splash in front of the Common Council.In an attempt to save money in next year’s budget, councilors proposed closing the pool. More than 90 people attended a town hall meeting Thursday at the McCrobie Building. Included in that number were dozens of young children, many carrying signs that read: “Don’t be a fool – Don’t close our Pool,” “Swim Lessons Save Lives” and “Don’t Make Me Swim In The River” among other slogans. In an unofficial poll, the seven councilors said they’d support the pool in next year’s budget
At a special meeting of the Common Council Monday evening, councilors voted to approve the new sewer rate proposed by the mayor. Councilors Shawn Walker and Bill Sharkey voted against the increase. The public is invited to a town hall meeting Thursday to let city officials know how they feel.
