Thursday, May 26, 2005

Big Brother Is Watching Out For You

Didja ever notice that Big Brother is watching over you? Of course you don’t need watching over, but they have their own agenda.

Let’s look at some of the “programs” the Town has rejected. They claim they have no money for these projects because they don’t fit their agenda.

  • No money for a serious parking structure that would surely help visitors and locals while increasing income to retail and increase sales tax dollars as well.
  • No money for a performing arts center even though it would be used by local arts groups and give cause for visitors to come to Estes Park for performances. There could be theater, movie festivals and art shows, all year around.
  • Any kind of event venues for youth in Estes Park; Sorry kids, no money.

Where has the money gone?

  • Unusable kayak course
  • Re-model Town Hall
  • Re-model Town Hall again
  • Make plans to extend the unusable kayak course
  • Prepare to spend $1,775,000 on a visitor’s center and incorporate a staff for $600,000
  • (if you are wondering, no Statutory Town in Colorado has such a marketing budget – None) Mostly this is for a bloated staff.

Isn’t it a wonder that the Town will never build or invest in those things that the people that pay their taxes want?

The day is coming!