Banners went up on Pool Lane on summer solstice to welcome Senator Liz Lovelett and her legislative assistant Jordan Kronen. The Senator had asked to visit the site of the Community Swim Center, after securing $1 million dollars from the 2019 state capital budget for the local project.
The FLIP Board and active members of the Advisory Board welcomed her with open arms and enthusiastic gratitude for her successful initiative. A freshman senator, Lovelett stood strong and persuaded the Senate to invest in the Lopez community’s health and safety, via the creation of an accessible swim center.
After an on-site tour showing where the two pools and bathhouse will be located, the entourage celebrated with a delicious and abundant potluck picnic.
Senator Lovelett will return for the Commuity Swim Center’s “official” ground breaking. She said, “I look forward to that. This community effort is amazing!”
In other news, please join us for the 4th of July parade! We would love to have families, seniors and pool lovers walking with our float, Swimming Saves Lives! Show up at our FLIP Float at 9:30am in the lineup on Fisherman Bay Road, just beyond the Islander. Just walk until you find us and bring your pool spirit – the more the merrier!