Wichita City Council has voted to delay a decision on where to put a new swimming pool in the northeast part of the city.
The Wichita Eagle reports the delay came after a recent three-hour debate. Dozens of residents spoke in support of putting the pool in McAdams Park over Edgemoor Park.
Resident Armando Minjarez said at the meeting that he believes the McAdams neighborhood has been neglected due to decades of racism. Tye McEwen agreed with Minjarez, saying she also thinks race is a factor in the council’s hesitation to put the pool in the McAdams neighborhood.
“Let’s keep it honest, it’s because it’s for black people,” McEwen said.
But Mayor Jeff Longwell said he recommends postponing the decision indefinitely because he’s not “ready to support yet.”
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