If those figures are correct . . . then someone is WAY over-charging rent.
Is it just me, or do other people think the City of CR has a bunch of Department Heads who act "cowardly" when it comes to media coverage - - - meaning, they avoid the media like the plague . . . and instead rely on subordinate staff to handle public relations? I'm not saying Cristy Hamblin doesn't handle the task well for the Police . . . but why is it always her and rarely that we see the Chief? The same goes for other Departments . . . as it's always Craig Hanson and never Engineer Dave Elgin for Public Works, and Planning Director Christine Butterfield has always been invisible. This "PR" appraoch (at least to me) implies "spin" being applied. I'd rather have spontaneity from those actually directly affected with news stories - - - and not a step-in marketing person.
The City of CR needs to change its slogan, as it no longer is "a vibrant urban hometown" (actually never was, because that was just a lot of marketing c r a p) - - - but, rather, is now "a vibrant farm".
Americans . . . what a bunch of pruds.
Boo! Hiss! I've tired of the sham (i.e., done-deal from the start). Bottom-line - - - next election(s) . . . bye, bye, Council. News Flash! Anyone wanting a boat-load of free money for so-called "economic development" need only line-up at City Hall with hand held out - - - because there is no basis for detemining who gets what . . . no strategy what-so-ever.
Compromise? Geez . . . grow a pair and take a stand. Tell PCI to either keep 2nd Ave open, or take a hike. (Their talk of relocating is all "smoke & mirrors" . . . because they've already bought-up enough property to demonstrate they'll stay near the hospitals.) Once again the Council doesn't get it. Its poor judgements have lost whatever confidence they had from their constituents - - - made obvious by endorsing this boon-doggle before getting facts, wasting time with a consultant traffic study (when City staff should have done it from the beginning), and readily caving-in to special interests vs. representing their constituency. It appears Monica gets it (although her "compromise" tactic is flawed) . . . because she knows she'll be voted out next election if she gives everything away to PCI (recognizing proposed incentives are still without basis, and without regard to consideration of filling any actual financial gap).
Okay . . . so . . . what the was the (bleeping) point of the "independent" consultant study, if City staff is just going to toss the so-called expert advice aside??? Oh, I think I get it - - - the consultant improvements made no sense, as they were 4 times greater than the cost of a skywalk (duh) and the City's plan is (surprise, surprise) less expensive than a skywalk. Gee, does anyone possibly think that maybe (just maybe) the numbers are being manipulated to suit the purpose of those behind this boon-doggle??? This will be a water-shed moment for the new form of government. Will the Council actually represent their constituency (as advocated for the change) or will the Council cave-in to special interests. Where's the Council's fiduciary role that's suppose to protect public funds? Again, PU. This just stinks worse and worse.
Untold millions to be spent as a consequence of closing 2nd Ave . . . from re-routing traffic and converting one-ways to two ways. But, cost of a skywalk is only 1 million. So - - - duh - - - build the skywalk. This deal stinks for many reasons, not the least of which is that the Council made commitments without either being fully informed, or considering constituent values. The real problem is that it is simply a give-away with no economic development strategy at all. No basis for what to "incentivize" or for how much. There's no equity with other assisted projects. Public funds should only provide "gap" financing - - - and there has been no demonstration of need. PU!
What a "back-peddle" editorial. The medical district is good. No, wait . . . it needs re-evaluation.
Jean Oxley was a long-trusted public servant who was dedicated to the betterment of her community. However, can't say the same about any current so-called "leaders".
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