Editor:
How I imagine we can make Hope a better place to be.
Imagine, if you will, a small town situated in the fringe of a seaport metropolis, surrounded by mountains, and with a hub of major highways running through it that deliver truckers and tourists nearly 24 hours a day. Yet, this town struggles to polish itself as a tourist destination.
Sinking taxpayers’ money into the Visitor Centre, with its temporary trailer and the Station House, is not a solution. It is time for a change of direction or to cut the umbilical cord with AdvantageHOPE.
I believe their tunnel vision and high expectations for money from struggling homeowners so they can have living wages instead of minimum wages leads to nothing for the people who actually pay. Surely taxpayers’ money can be put to better use for both tourists and townfolk alike.
Now imagine a spray pool in Hope’s downtown park that would attract everyone during the hot summer months. Think about it, town council and mayor.
Frank Granovski