East Pillage

J.E. Dunn Construction is threatening to back out of the East Village project in downtown. City Manager Wayne Cauthen has stood firm in his resolve that now that momentum has started in downtown development we shouldn’t have to provide as much incentive (ie free taxpayer dollars) to developers wishing to cash in on the downtown renaissance. Forget the fact that the City is dangerously close to being overextended in our financial obligations. Dunn wants what it wants and they’re not afraid to threaten a move to Kansas to get it. Stand firm Wayne Cauthen. You’re absolutely right on this one. I know I won't see any campaign contributions from TIF-addicted developers, their attorneys and the construction companies. That's fine. I don't want to owe any favors if I'm fortunate enough to be elected. I hope you the voters ask the question who is getting that backing?