While I dont know enough about the writing of Issue 3, I think its a blessing that it passed and Ytown does not get a casino (I have changed my mind on this stance). Youngstown doesnt need a casino. Let the other cities have the benefit, and the COST of running a casino. That includes the associated criminal aspect. I am not saying casinos are bad, but the US model (big, ugly, and loud) doesnt attract what Youngstown needs to attract (I do like many cities in the world that have small snazzy casinos in high end hotels- I feel like Bond, James Bond :).
Youngstown, and the state, will get additional tax revenue. That is needed. I dont think it will be as high as estimates are - we did come to the casino party too late. But lets use those revenues in a way that rebuilds Ytown like we should. Neighborhood redevelopment, small business incubator, cultural enhancement.
I'm really curious UnionForever, where do you get your logic? Why would a Chamber of Commerce be in favor of sending jobs overseas? Doesnt a chamber of commerce live and die by the health of their members? And arent most members of Chambers small to medium businesses? So why would a Chamber want to send jobs to China and hurt the community?? Help me out here.
Was it really $9k a week? I dont know the whole facts, but I wonder if someone is assuming its based on a 40-hour week? Many consultants, good ones at that, get paid good money.
And as for $75k a month, its excessive. But what if he saves Northside from closing? What if he makes Forum financially healthy, so healthy it sticks around for the next 20 years. Everybody jumps on a number around here. How about measuring performance.
Interestingly enough, I hear there is a firm who is very close to coming to market with a high-effieciency irredescent light bulb (the old ones). It simply lines the inside of the bulb to trap the heat with creates much greater effeiciency. They will be more expensive then the old versions, but should be much better on the electric bill.
Foxtrot - please tell me then why nothing has been done at the site for the last 20 years while CASTLO has been redeveloping property that straddles Youngstown, Campbell, Struthers, and and Lowellville? The land is locked up.
This plant will use clean tech, its not going to create pollution. And can you hear the existing plant from where you are now? And yes, 400-500 jobs at $50k a year benefits us all. These people would buy homes, new washing machines at Best Buy, new clothes at Target. Its called a multiplier effect, and this plant would have enormous benefits to us all.
Posted on November 4 at 6:29 p.m.
While I dont know enough about the writing of Issue 3, I think its a blessing that it passed and Ytown does not get a casino (I have changed my mind on this stance). Youngstown doesnt need a casino. Let the other cities have the benefit, and the COST of running a casino. That includes the associated criminal aspect. I am not saying casinos are bad, but the US model (big, ugly, and loud) doesnt attract what Youngstown needs to attract (I do like many cities in the world that have small snazzy casinos in high end hotels- I feel like Bond, James Bond :).
Youngstown, and the state, will get additional tax revenue. That is needed. I dont think it will be as high as estimates are - we did come to the casino party too late. But lets use those revenues in a way that rebuilds Ytown like we should. Neighborhood redevelopment, small business incubator, cultural enhancement.
Posted on October 30 at 8:08 p.m.
I'm really curious UnionForever, where do you get your logic? Why would a Chamber of Commerce be in favor of sending jobs overseas? Doesnt a chamber of commerce live and die by the health of their members? And arent most members of Chambers small to medium businesses? So why would a Chamber want to send jobs to China and hurt the community?? Help me out here.
Posted on October 28 at 11:42 a.m.
My deepest sympathies to the family. This is truly sad.
Posted on October 28 at 9:46 a.m.
Could It Be - you said it perfectly. The Park is such an underutilized asset in this Valley. We must preserve it and passing such a levy is crucial!
Posted on October 23 at 7:56 a.m.
My condolences to the family... a very sad loss.
Posted on October 22 at 1:32 p.m.
Was it really $9k a week? I dont know the whole facts, but I wonder if someone is assuming its based on a 40-hour week? Many consultants, good ones at that, get paid good money.
And as for $75k a month, its excessive. But what if he saves Northside from closing? What if he makes Forum financially healthy, so healthy it sticks around for the next 20 years. Everybody jumps on a number around here. How about measuring performance.
Posted on October 15 at 10:25 p.m.
Good one Cambridge
Posted on October 10 at 2:34 p.m.
Interestingly enough, I hear there is a firm who is very close to coming to market with a high-effieciency irredescent light bulb (the old ones). It simply lines the inside of the bulb to trap the heat with creates much greater effeiciency. They will be more expensive then the old versions, but should be much better on the electric bill.
Posted on October 8 at 5:16 p.m.
Foxtrot - please tell me then why nothing has been done at the site for the last 20 years while CASTLO has been redeveloping property that straddles Youngstown, Campbell, Struthers, and and Lowellville? The land is locked up.
Posted on October 7 at 11:28 p.m.
This plant will use clean tech, its not going to create pollution. And can you hear the existing plant from where you are now? And yes, 400-500 jobs at $50k a year benefits us all. These people would buy homes, new washing machines at Best Buy, new clothes at Target. Its called a multiplier effect, and this plant would have enormous benefits to us all.