LUBBOCK, Texas — With city pools being shut down in the summer of 2024, many Lubbock residents, especially during these hot summer days, are wondering when, or if, the pools will reopen.
EverythingLubbock.com attempted to contact each city councilmember with pools in their district, as well as Mayor McBrayer, via phone. The mayor declined to comment, and we were later informed that the City Council did not have a statement either.
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However, Councilwoman Christy Martinez did return a call. She said that while the city understands residents’ concerns and appreciates their interest, there is only so much that can be done at this time.
Martinez has suggested the idea of a Quality of Life bond, that has not been officially proposed, but could potentially be the answer to new city pools in the near future. Martinez explained that a quality of life bond is what funded community centers and pools back in the 70s…