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Barranco’s Legacy: Pools Stay Open Longer | Sioux Falls News
Sioux Falls swimmers are celebrating an extended pool season thanks to a heartfelt budget move championed by late Councilmember David Barranco. In 2025, he proposed and successfully pushed through a $75,000 amendment to the 2026 budget, ensuring outdoor pools stay open until August 16. The city council approved it 7-1, with one member raising concerns about funding, while parks officials confirmed they’d absorb the cost as part of their annual budget. Barranco’s vision—collaborative, community-focused, and forward-looking—lives on in this summer’s extra swim days. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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