EBR bond issue

nikki & Blake 10-2-09

For those that live in EBR what are your thoughts/feelings on the bond issue???

nikki & Blake 10-2-09

I don't live in EBR so I don't get to vote on it and I know there is a great deal of controversy over it but I hope it passes!! I believe it will b a great economic boost to EBR. Some disagree that the Economic Development portion and the infrstructure portion should be seperated while I agree with that point I believe the overall project is good for the community!! Your thoughts???

Aligator28

I would like it to pass, and I voted yes the last time around. 

People in BR *** about things not being taken care of in the city, but they're the ones voting against the things that make the changes possible.

I think it would be a great boost for the city. 

Cissy_Strut

We really do need stuff like that if we are to grow into a city of any consequence. I think we have all the right stuff, but major forward progress is a must.

mzovoce

I know a lady who was ALL up in arms about this last time around, and said I didn't understand because I was "too young". As Cissy mentioned if BR is going to be a vibrant and viable business option, interior maintinence MUST happen. People in BR are afraid of change. (not all people, but a lot)

ShoeFanatic614

I'll be devil's advocate today.

I voted for the bond last time but I really don't know if I will again.  I agree that BR needs the economic boost and in the long run, it will be a good thing for our city and community.  BUT I don't think that Kip should have allowed for so many issues to be voted on together.  I would have rathered to vote on each issue separately.  If I remember correctly, the city council wanted to do them as separate issues and Kip fought that to the death.

Maybe Belle's husband can help me out on this.

Cissy_Strut

I think you are right about that Shoe. My take was that he hoped people would vote yes for the major improvements like traffic lights and drainage and have to accept the downtown attractions as a necessary evil to get the rest. But, I don't know the man, so what do I know?

Jennifer18131

The "full package" proposal is a reason that it will not pass. That was the big turn-off point for a lot of people last go-'round. If he splits everything up, it's likely that the major points will pass, as Cissy said.

Personally, I would like to see downtown attractions.