As I stated earlier, I have supported the Mayor and Council on their decisions and directions on the development within our city. Although there are skeptics to our Town Toyota Center and it's ability to generate revenue to sustain itself and produce revenue for the City's accounts, I would remind you that there were skeptics at the time that the Stanley Civic Center and Entertaining Arts Center were built. It has far exceeded expectations and provides a wide variety of entertainment as well as much needed space for Conventions and meetings. It's tax revenues have been welcome and it's monies generated from rental space has provided well. The Town Toyota Center, as any business, should be expected to take some time to show a profit. It is going through changes in management and vendors, as of this writing, with the City's input and encouragement. I feel strongly that the current economic situation of the Center will turn around quickly and show marked improvements by this time next year. Our Community must be supportive, not throw negative comments. Go to a concert, buy a Hockey ticket. Right now you can take your kids/grandkids down to the Center to the Public Skate sessions. Not many cities can claim an indoor ice skating rink, open all year. I strongly support the decisions made by the Council for the further development of our City and it's needs and growth.
I welcome your comments.