Letter To The Editor: I Applaud The County Council …

By TERRY GOLDMAN
Los Alamos

I applaud the County Council for finally approving improvements at the aquatic center that are not directly related only to exercise or athletics. (My surprise at the voting pattern notwithstanding!)

Some years ago, I served on a CIP citizen’s committee that explored how to use an expected GRT windfall to improve the quality of life in Los Alamos. The proposals were very similar to what the Council has recently made decisions about. After years of dithering, some projects were realized: the Ashley Pond Pond improvements, the Nature Center, WR visitor center, library, Youth Activity Center and senior center improvements, trails, …

 

But at the time, Steve Lynne very sensibly warned not to count on the best GRT scenario. The first issue to be addressed by The County and by The People, in the context of higher taxes to pay for them (which were voted down), was a set of improvements at the aquatic center: zero-entry pool, lazy river, water slide.

 
I acknowledge a selfish interest: Although too late for my own children, I hoped to treat visiting grandchildren to some of these aquatic experiences. And it’s getting late even for that. 
 
More significantly, all of these improvements were vigorously opposed by some citizens who were certain that each of them could not possibly be worth their costs, most especially if 
their taxes (as in paying for bonds) were required to pay for them. (As opposed to federal largesse?)
 
Meanwhile, thanks to the efforts of careful County Councils, over the past 40+ years since I arrived here, the quality of life in Los Alamos has improved significantly overall in many ways, 
including, and perhaps especially, in part due to the above. 
 
So now I applaud the Council for (almost) getting to my priority. 
 
For those still not satisfied, I can now personally recommend patience and continued efforts — if your concern is for the County and not just for yourselves.
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