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Trussville Pool’s Future in Question | Birmingham News
Trussville’s beloved 72-year-old community pool is at a crossroads—Mayor Ben Short says it’s financially unsustainable, costing the city nearly $367K since 2022 with losses rising yearly. But locals fiercely defend it as a historic, sentimental heart of their community. While the mayor admits its emotional value, he compares ongoing repairs to replacing tires on a broken-down car—and questions if taxpayer dollars should keep pouring in. Now, the city is weighing bold options: full renovation, a splash pad, or something entirely new—with visual concepts set to debut at the October State of the…
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