HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0124.020 2004-2006 From: wendylu@hawaii.rr.com
Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2005 3:56 PM
To: counciltestimony@co.hawaii.hi.us
Subject: kona community swimming pool
This last Sunday I was swimming around 3:OOpm at the Kona Swimming pool and noticed some sort of commotion/yelling
and when I got out of the pool, there where several policemen there, with cars parked right out front blocking the only
entrance. I understand this is not the first time officers have been called out to the pool; several disturbances in the past
few weeks have occured where 911 was called. As this pool is for the community, it needs to be a safe place where
mothers can bring their children to swim or anyone can come and enjoy without feeling worried for their safety. It seems
that the lifeguards are now being called away from their primary job -that of watching the public in the pool - to deal with
security issues. Sad as it is to say, maybe Kona now needs a security guard at the public pool. I remember when all the
entrances to the pool were open, but not so anymore. The lifeguards have enough to deal with without having to act as
policemen too.
Wanted to give my input on this matter as I am not available to attend the council meeting. Thanks for your time.
Wendy Walters
73-1247 Hiolani St. K.K. 96740
325-1236
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