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Bluejacket Pool Fight Ends in Loss | Kansas City News
Overland Park neighbors poured two years into fighting to bring back the beloved Bluejacket community pool, but City Council voted 7-5 to scrap the idea — opting instead for a regional pool in southern Overland Park and leaving Bluejacket as just a park without a splash. Frustrated residents feel ignored, especially as the city has favored big aquatic centers since 2013, while opponents argue the regional model won’t serve local needs. The city manager cited budget and timing limits, warning new neighborhood pools would require new taxes — a hard sell. The final parks plan is due this fall…
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