Besides the fact that he is using a city director in his campaign materials (Mark Cotter) on his FB Page. He seems to be taking credit for a lot of things.
So let’s clarify for the voters;
1) Cleaning up after a natural disaster. First off, I find it a bit strange that someone would be using a natural disaster as a campaign issue. Secondly, it was the work of Public Works, city employees and the countless volunteers that deserve the credit on this one.
2) The Events Center. The private campaign group, Build it Now, the voters, the multiple task forces and tax dollars are what got the Events Center rolling.
3) Building a luxury hotel downtown with the use of tax rebates (TIF’s) and a taxpayer funded River Greenway bulkhead. Once again, the assistance of government money and programs with the approval of the city council is what spurred DT growth.
4) Better air travel. Well, according to my commenters just a few weeks ago, the Mayor had nothing to do with this, or did he? Still a mystery.
I wish Mike luck, but I also wish he would campaign fairly, and give credit to the council and citizen taxpayers on these projects. Without the money, manpower and the city’s legislative body, many of these ‘accomplishments’ would not have happened.
And just for fun, read his accomplishments page. The ‘not tied to special interests’ and ‘low airfares’ made me chuckle.
