[Vision2020] URA Shananigans

[Paul Rumelhart]

I've always hated having to show them a patch of skin and a recent bank
statement before being allowed in, like I'm some kind of riffraff or
something.  At least now I won't have to show them my genitalia any more
upon entrance, I get tired of the giggling that usually follows.

But, hey, progress.

Paul

On Sat, Feb 28, 2015 at 11:57 PM, Scott Dredge <scooterd408 at hotmail.com>
wrote:

> <Their vote recognizes Moscow citizens who look like the people
> illustrated in the Sangria proposal; white, privileged, and enjoying the
> good life.  >
>
> Not 'white, privileged, and male' for a change?   For some odd reason,
> Paul Rumelhart comes to mind when I read that particular phrase mainly
> because he seems to get admonished so often in this forum when this
> recurring theme is raised.  So...Is there at least some slight hint of
> gender gains somewhere in this story?  I'm just looking for a silver lining
> somewhere here instead of the usual lily-white.
>
> -Scott
>
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> From: donaldrose at cpcinternet.com
> To: vision2020 at moscow.com
> Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2015 16:47:32 -0800
> Subject: [Vision2020] URA Shananigans
>
>
> I sent the following letter to the Daily News, the Arg, and the LMT.  They
> may or may not print it but it is my very strong feeling that it is long
> past time to identify the egregious, self-absorbed jackassery in this
> community.  From self-educated midwives, to pretentious, self-absorbed
> committee members the positions they enjoy spill havoc over Moscow and the
> surrounding area.  I have just plain had it and I hope that at least some
> of you share my feelings.  There must be more to this story than meets the
> eye and it is to be hoped that someone far more clever than I with a
> perceptive understanding of governmental entities can help me (and others)
> to understand how these kinds of decisions are made and why community and
> area residents were not part of the process when our money is paying for it.
>
> Rose Huskey
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> Elitist URA
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> After attending the very disappointing Moscow Urban Renewal meeting last
> Thursday, it became clear to me that beneath the fluff of the winning
> Sangria Restaurant project  lurks an ugly truth about Moscow.  Board
> members Drown, McGeehan, Bettge and Sullivan are oblivious to the diverse
> demographics of the communities they pretend to represent. They are the
> appointed face of elitism and privilege who turn a blind eye to
> poverty, publicly apparent mental health issues, and culturally
> marginalized folks.  “Their” Moscow mirrors their own comfy lifestyle, not
> the struggles which frame the daily lives of so many residents.  Their vote
> recognizes Moscow citizens who look like the people illustrated in the
> Sangria proposal; white, privileged, and enjoying the good life.  Board
> Members Weber and McGraw represented the fiscally responsible and
> compassionate citizens. They were outvoted.
>
>
>
> Gritman’s community focused proposal included full disclosure. Gritman
> intended to pay full market price for the land and construction.  They did
> not ask for a penny from the taxpayers.  Property tax revenue from the
> Gritman proposal would be $70,000 a year with a completed building in 18
> months.  The employees would receive an average salary of $25/hr.
> Gritman’s proposal would strengthen the community by promoting equality and
> access to low cost or free dental, medical, pharmaceutical, and mental
> health care.
>
>
>
> In contrast, the Sangria proposal was based on the fulfillment of the
> owner’s dreams courtesy of the taxpayers.  They provided no documents
> addressing construction cost or wages. Construction will take at least five
> years. However, the owners did stress the attractive design features and
> claimed their establishment would be a magnet for entertainment and
> downtown living (at taxpayer subsidy).  There will be no parking for
> restaurant patrons.
>
>
>
> I can’t think of a worse or more insulting way to spend taxpayer’s money.
>
>
>
> Rosemary Huskey
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