The Wichita City Council has deferred a decision on a new pool or aquatic facility in District one.
Councilmembers were slated to make a decision after approving $4 million for a new facility in north Wichita. Mayor Jeff Longwell wanted more information from city staff, a decision which brought heavy criticism from attendees.
“Yes, this absolutely has everything to do with race. You don’t see anyone from any other side of town outside of district one ever have to go in front of the city council have to beg and plead,” said Tye McEwen, with the Save McAdams Pool group. “It’s disheartening to say the least. I’m not gonna lie, I’m actually very disappointed in our city council today, at least half of them.”
Longwell strongly disagreed with the notion that the district was being ignored, citing recent development projects in the area.
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