To: Joseph Emminger, Town Supervisor, John Bargnesi, Council, Lisa Chimera, Council, Daniel Crangle, Council, Kevin Hardwick, Erie County Legislator, Robin Schimminger (NY-140), and Chris Jacobs (NY-60)
Lets not lose Brighton Pool in favor of an ice rink! We want both!
Town of Tonawanda needs a new hockey rink. The Town of Tonawanda also needs Brighton Pool renovated. Some elected officials are choosing to spend $400,000 of taxpayers money to design a "state of the art" ice rink that does not include a pool at the current location of Brighton Pool.
Brighton Pool does need repair, over $600,000. Most town residents do not want the pool removed from the community.
Removing Brighton Pool threatens public safety due to the fact that children will have to cross Sheridan Drive or Colvin Blvd to travel to town's other pools.
Removing Brighton Pool devalues the neighborhoods and property values of homes in close proximity. Having pools and ice rinks available to taxpayers makes the neighborhoods close by more attractive to young buyers entering the housing market. The Town of Tonawanda's population is aging and over the next 20 years will see considerable turnover.
How do we solve this issue?
Should the town consider renovating Brighton Pool and building the new complex across the street on the current baseball diamonds? Should the Town consider building a new outdoor pool adjacent to the new rink? Should the town consider building a new complex that incorporates two ice rinks and an outdoor pool?
Let the Town residents decide! This major decision should not be a "one or another" proposition. $8 million dollars is being considered for a new skating complex. If the town is considering spending that much money for a rink, they should consider spending $10 million for both a rink and pool.
Both Brighton pool and rink have been enjoyed together for over 60 years. We need to make make a smart investment in our town.Let's consider building a dual purpose complex that taxpayers can enjoy another 60 years!
We need a public referendum vote!
Please sign this petition supporting saving Brighton Pool! We do not want to choose either a rink or pool... we want to keep both a part of our community! We need to find a way to come up with a reasonable solution that benefits all taxpayers!
Thank you!
Town Of Tonawanda taxpayers
Brighton Pool does need repair, over $600,000. Most town residents do not want the pool removed from the community.
Removing Brighton Pool threatens public safety due to the fact that children will have to cross Sheridan Drive or Colvin Blvd to travel to town's other pools.
Removing Brighton Pool devalues the neighborhoods and property values of homes in close proximity. Having pools and ice rinks available to taxpayers makes the neighborhoods close by more attractive to young buyers entering the housing market. The Town of Tonawanda's population is aging and over the next 20 years will see considerable turnover.
How do we solve this issue?
Should the town consider renovating Brighton Pool and building the new complex across the street on the current baseball diamonds? Should the Town consider building a new outdoor pool adjacent to the new rink? Should the town consider building a new complex that incorporates two ice rinks and an outdoor pool?
Let the Town residents decide! This major decision should not be a "one or another" proposition. $8 million dollars is being considered for a new skating complex. If the town is considering spending that much money for a rink, they should consider spending $10 million for both a rink and pool.
Both Brighton pool and rink have been enjoyed together for over 60 years. We need to make make a smart investment in our town.Let's consider building a dual purpose complex that taxpayers can enjoy another 60 years!
We need a public referendum vote!
Please sign this petition supporting saving Brighton Pool! We do not want to choose either a rink or pool... we want to keep both a part of our community! We need to find a way to come up with a reasonable solution that benefits all taxpayers!
Thank you!
Town Of Tonawanda taxpayers
Why is this important?
As a taxpayer in the Town Of Tonawanda I don't feel we should choose a pool or rink! A multi purpose complex that includes an outdoor pool should be considered as part of the proposed project.