Last fall a group of citizens met with Wheeler mayor Doug Honeycutt and we asked how many people had actually responded to the form about what they wanted in Wheeler’s Vision Statement. Doug’s answer was 44. And yes that’s 44 people out of a little over 400 took the time to reply.
If you don’t believe me go to city hall and ask. It had been published by one candidate that 144 people had taken the survey.
And I think most folks don’t realize that the developement Ken Ulbricht proposed DID meet the required 25 ft height restriction. I bet you also didn’t know that he intended to put a public walking path for the community on the waterfront also. He even said he’d entertain the idea of a small amphitheater so the town could have concerts n community events there.
One proposal had adorable cottages that would have improved our town’s image. Another had the much needed employee housing for the business he was building. And ODOT did a traffic survey which said there would be little impact. The train brings in much more traffic than we can even park here.
Every proposal has been shot down for a vision 44 people responded to. Where are these voices being listened to I ask you?
Did you know he has been a leader involved in saving the Falcon Cove old growth forest and that’s why he has reserved Bott’s Marsh for future generations?
Please vote for Dave Bell and Mary Leverette, people who will listen to everyone, not just the ones who agree with them. And write in Heidi Stacks too. She knows the ropes. With an objective voice we can succeed as a town!! Mudslingers never get the job done in society. It’s the people who believe all citizens should participate that do.
Thanks,
Cynthia Simmons
Wheeler