Building a new swimming complex rather than replacing an old bridge flies in the face of reason.
The first duty of public officials is to maintain existing public investments, rather than taking on new ones and allowing older ones to deteriorate.
The majority on the County Commission has its priorities all wrong. Building a swimming pool for Southwest Topeka might be an incentive for growth in that area of the county, but it should not be done at the expense of foster growth in northwest Shawnee County. Willard and Rossville depend on that bridge for much of their viability.
Besides a new bridge, which has a river access for recreation and a park dedicated to the historic importance of the Oregon/California Trails crossing there, promises an economic boost to the area from heritage tourists and river recreation.
It’s time for a reconsideration.
BILL WAGNON, Topeka
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