Thanks Atlantic!
Tuesday night the people of Atlantic spoke with a loud and clear voice stating unequivocally that they wanted a progressive community. By an overwhelming majority residents elected Dave Jones mayor (1,500 votes to 177 for Dave Wheatley, his nearest competitor). That's good for lots of reasons not the least of which is that Jones supported the TIF financing for the proposed Boulders Hotel project, which was seemingly lost after the financing was voted down by Wheatley and three other council members.
Not it appears the project may not be as dead now as we had originally thought. A few weeks ago a representative from the organization called me to request copies of an editorial I had written. I asked them if there was any hope for the company to reconsider its decision not to build here. I was told that, there might be, depending on the outcome of the election.
Well the community spoke, and with any luck, and hard work, we may be able to salvage that project - not to mention start rebuilding our community's reputation.
I think Tuesday night's election was a watershed moment for the community. The community could not have spoken more clearly about what direction it wants to travel and I couldn't be happier.
Thanks Atlantic!