Bristol, CT: On
October 2, 2014, GOP Council Caucus Official Statement on Depot
Square Project
The Depot Square project is currently
in the hands of the BDDC, as it has been over the last several years.
A project decision schedule has been outlined
and adhered to, and that process will continue to be
followed.
While we appreciate our Democratic council colleagues
offering their opinions on the project in public, we are refraining from
issuing a public position on the project until the BDDC makes their final
recommendation to the City Council, thereby placing the authority in the
City Council's hands to render a decision. In the interest of good faith
negotiations and contractual agreements, this is the process that must be
followed, has been followed, and will continue to be followed.
The beliefs we can share with the public regarding
the project are the following:
- We believe that redeveloping
downtown is a crucial part of the City's long-term financial viability,
economic growth, and image.
- We believe in fiscal
conservatism and ensuring that current and future generations are not
being saddled with unaffordable tax liabilities.
- We believe that the public
should have input in the final decision, particularly if government
or taxpayer dollars are to be used.
This is where we currently stand, and as we've said,
once every option is explored and the BDDC offers its final
recommendations, the public will be informed of the details
and options, public feedback will be requested through a variety of
means, and our opinions will be detailed for our constituents.
Sincerely,
Ken Cockayne, Mayor of Bristol
Eric Carlson, City Council - District 1
Henri Martin, City Council - District 2
Richard Miecznikowski, City Council - District 2
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