on Convention Hall situation. Werner makes some prescient suggestions. Mr
Mottola says, 'the impasse isn't just about the matter of sprinklers and
parking.' Haven't I said that all along. But then Gary says its also about his
larger vision for Asbury Park's future. The city's revival hinges on launching
a rock festival that could sustain business year-round. That's where my faith
is shaken because no one can believe a two or three day music show is the be
all end all. Gary remembers the Asbury boardwalk of the 1960's. Great stuff!
But his idea is to transport 60,000 Bruce fans from a football stadium to the
Asbury shore's. However, that leaves a lot of folks out. Not too many rap fans
at a Bruce show, or Latin music fans either. Not to many fans who dance the
night away at the Empress. Asbury is multi-cultural my good friends. I love the
idea of a music festival, but what we're really talking about is a white music
festival. Fine! But how about a black music festival, or Latin music festival.
Keep those events for our gay friends too. You see what I mean. Gary is under
pressure to produce results for his investors. But ya gotta be fair. A little
something for everyone. MM should hire a marketing company to help put on more
events in Convention Hall as Werner suggests. Knowing the pressure the state is
putting on Asbury to be more self sufficient how about a 50/50 split on
parking. Give the city something. In return, perhaps the city could split the
cost of the sprinklers. It might not cost 1 million.....or maybe it could be
done incrementally or several years. How about MM setting up a scholarship
program for high school grads who want to go to college or vocational school.
Work together. Look, this city is crying out for new leadership and I pray we
get it. We must 'unite' to succeed.
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