OK, Let's Fire Up the Jury Pool Discussion Again.
I've been neglecting this blog for over a year. Mostly because of being too busy to maintain it. I'll try to do better. Our community has to make a decision soon. The decision to proceed with the renovation of Jury Park/Pool has been turned over to the remonstrance process. Starting in September, residents of New Haven will have the opportunity to sign a petition FOR or AGAINST the project.
Amanda Iacone from the Journal Gazette wrote a good balanced article on the Council meeting last Tuesday night.
http://www.journalgazette.net/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090826/LOCAL/308269986
There are also photos from the meeting at the New Haven Bulletin site.
http://www.newhavenbulletin.com/
There has been a website developed to provide information on the pool project. It has the estimated costs, drawing of the proposed pool renovation and information on the petition drive. Please visit it.
http://www.savejurypool.com
As I have been for the past three years, I'm still in favor of proceeding with the project. I think the cost is justified considering the potential economic development and the fact that the new pool will give kids a place to go in the summer and learn how to be safe in the water.
I'm hoping we can get a discussion going again on the pros and cons of doing this project. I've never claimed to have all the answers, and it's interesting to hear other people's opinions. The blog will be moderated. I won't allow personal attacks to be published. I think it's pretty clear that most everyone wants a pool. We just have differing opinions on what we need and how to get there. This community is a great place to live and raise a family. We can't let an issue like this split everyone up. People are entitled to their opinions and I'll be glad to publish both sides.
Do you think it will hurt the progress on the Community Center?
Is $17.69 per $100,000 assessed property value too much to pay for this project?
Do you think people will use the pool more with the proposed added amenities?
Did you and/or your children ever use and enjoy Jury Pool?
Are you ready for a decision - one way or another?
Thanks,
Craig
Amanda Iacone from the Journal Gazette wrote a good balanced article on the Council meeting last Tuesday night.
http://www.journalgazette.net/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090826/LOCAL/308269986
There are also photos from the meeting at the New Haven Bulletin site.
http://www.newhavenbulletin.com/
There has been a website developed to provide information on the pool project. It has the estimated costs, drawing of the proposed pool renovation and information on the petition drive. Please visit it.
http://www.savejurypool.com
As I have been for the past three years, I'm still in favor of proceeding with the project. I think the cost is justified considering the potential economic development and the fact that the new pool will give kids a place to go in the summer and learn how to be safe in the water.
I'm hoping we can get a discussion going again on the pros and cons of doing this project. I've never claimed to have all the answers, and it's interesting to hear other people's opinions. The blog will be moderated. I won't allow personal attacks to be published. I think it's pretty clear that most everyone wants a pool. We just have differing opinions on what we need and how to get there. This community is a great place to live and raise a family. We can't let an issue like this split everyone up. People are entitled to their opinions and I'll be glad to publish both sides.
Do you think it will hurt the progress on the Community Center?
Is $17.69 per $100,000 assessed property value too much to pay for this project?
Do you think people will use the pool more with the proposed added amenities?
Did you and/or your children ever use and enjoy Jury Pool?
Are you ready for a decision - one way or another?
Thanks,
Craig
I will say upfront that I had one son that was employed as a lifeguard several years at the pool. I have gone swimming there in my younger years. There is no doubt that the pool has been a major summer attraction for New Haven for many years. It has been a source of pride for the community.
I do question remodeling the pool, even as it is presented. The reason I am unsure whether to repair involves the issue of the community center suggested on Rose Ave.
If the C.C. is planned, how about closing New Haven pool to offset the expense? In other words, where does Jury Pool fit into the larger picture?
I also question the attitude of assuming the cost. If the $20/year was the only impact on my property taxes annually, it wouldn't be a problem. EACS is also planning to raise our taxes...significantly. What about the other entities that impact our taxes? Library, Airport, County government, etc. When each chooses to raise taxes independently, then it begins to add up. I would much rather see this project in the context of the larger picture and also how the rest of the county plans to affect my tax rate.
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I agree with you as my property taxes went up 22% this year due to the other entities adding there price to the bill.
The extra sales tax was supposed to help ease the burden on our property taxes.
The idea that if we wait it will cost more is a total fabrication of the truth as the economy is down and companies are hungry for work and will cut the profit margin to get work. I know this as the company I work for has accepted bids for jobs and there is stiff competition to get the work.
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