Vote Quinn, Shannon , Derella and Finch

This is the day before election and elections have consequences. I read that the new City Commisson will decide the fate of the Millville Gardens Site. As reported in today's Daily Journal:
"It would be a shame if a future commission decided to go against the desire of the community and all that extra effort" for the plan, he said.

Emil Van Hook, a former commissioner who is among the candidates in Tuesday's election, has stated repeatedly he feels the property could be used best as the site of a new elementary school.

Van Hook said he has not reviewed the full details of BCM's proposal, but a new commission should examine all of its options for the site. That is the commission's right, he said.

"The commission will need time to review in detail and evaluate what kind of benefits to the community this would bring," Van Hook said.

Commissioner Tim Shannon said demolishing the complex and selecting its replacement would be a top goal if he's re-elected. The commissioner said he keeps a sledgehammer that the late Donald Cossaboon-DeGregorio, a neighborhood activist, presented to commissioners last year when he asked them to tear down Millville Gardens.

So it appears the Mr. Van Hook has his OWN agenda for the property!! If he is elected he will most certainly defy the wishes of the neighbors and the property will sit. Why? Building a school will take YEARS between approvals from the school board, state AND most of all the neighbors! Just last April 7th, many 3rd ward neighbors showed up to City Commission chambers to express support for tearing down the complex. Millville First questioned this and if they were in charge, the 3rd ward would STILL have this eyesore.

Remember vote the incumbents Quinn Derella and Shannon. Also vote Dale Finch.They will put the city first!