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21:10, there'd also be a group bitching about the cost.
Posted by Anonymous to Our Town and Its Business at 27 January 2015 at 23:14
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Perth is a town of fewer than 6,000.people.
The beautiful bronze sculpture of Big Ben and Ian Millar located where everyone can see and enjoy every day of their lives that cost $250,000 was paid for with funds raised from the community by Perth and District Chamber of Commerce.
It was a gift to the community.
In our town , self-described as affluent , a Council member hopeful of winning favour suggested the Chamber of Commerce should have fees for a public venue waived for an annual event that MAKES money FOR the Chamber of Commerce.
The Chamber took up the offer.
They also have use of facilities and service at taxpayers expense during the annual street sale which is a gargantuan financial success.
Sometimes I think I must be too subtle.
The ones who should understand your point are the very ones who miss it. Keep on swinging.
ReplyDeleteNo, the point wasn't missed. Besides, you don't do subtle.
ReplyDeleteBut, Evelyn, the Mayor needs someplace to deliver his Keynote Address.
ReplyDeleteI think it would be appropriate for the Chamber to donate a portion of its profits from the Street Sale to the town. It isn't as if their members actually do any heavy lifting - most are too busy with their own booths. The entire town works that event but only the one group stands to make a bundle.
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