Metro man: Can Taylor arouse a serious look-see?
Can local businessman Alan Taylor succeed in a cause — serious study of the perceived efficiencies of metro government — that has failed to gain traction each time the subject has been addressed here? First, Taylor, who filed his candidacy papers last Monday for a seat on the a.inline_topic:hover { background-color: #EAEAEA; } Henderson City Commission, will need to win. Doing so could give his cause a jump-start and would provide him with a public podium from which to trumpet an in-depth appraisal of metro government and its possible value to Henderson-Henderson County citizens. If he loses, it could be interpreted not only as a rejection of his candidacy but of the primary theme of his campaign. Even if he wins, he will face a hefty challenge in selling metro government. A history lesson will illustrate why: – A 1983 “position paper” on merger by the local League of Women Voters generally hailed perceived efficiencies in delivery of services, among other possible benefits, but fail
