If we are going to commit tens of millions of dollars over 20 years why aren public hearings scheduled?
Our community is really struggling financially. Tax revenues have plummeted and the county has been forced to lay off employees and cut funding for programs and services. The real estate market has fallen dramatically and recovery will be slow. Tourism is suffering. Restaurants and other small businesses are closing by the dozens. Enrollment is dropping in our schools. All we read about is how the State of Florida and Sarasota County must cut services because of the economy. Why don’t the taxpayers have a say in a project of this size? Whose interests are being served?
