It’s always amusing to hear the clarion call of the do-gooders that say “we’ve done this for our community.” Well folks, you haven’t done squat.
John Tucker, as well meaning as he is, is trying to take credit for something he had little to do with, and what was it anyway? The legal issue was whether or not the Town could change how they collected taxes. Well, they couldn’t. The real issue was – the Town was trying to Screw the accommodation people, or anyone that rented rooms. Let’s say it again. The Town was trying to SCREW YOU!
Or, look at Fishman. He apparently tried to have the Town increase parking. He made reasoned arguments, gave impressive statistics and did everything he could to make it happen. Big whoop. It didn’t happen because the Town refuses to listen to anyone. The Town is the enemy.
Sandy Gleick gave a fine argument that they were able to turn the Town away from competing with retailers on selling T-shirts. Listen to yourselves. The Town was trying to Screw you. How is that a positive thing? It never should have happened.
People in this town are so used to getting Screwed, a minor victory is when for once they don’t. How is that a positive thing? How is that even possible that you think you have accomplished anything? The Town will try and Screw you as long as the current leadership is in place. Why should you be forced to spend anytime at all Protecting Yourself from this Town?
When will you ever get it?
Now, a positive thing would be when the people of this Town band together and create a Home Rule charter, create a marketing district that includes the Y and everyone else from Allenspark to Drake and hires an independent marketing company to do the marketing for the Estes Valley.
Do that one thing and then you can make a claim you’ve accomplished something. Until then, hide your head in shame.
