It's Time for Grandstand Issue to be Decided

Dear Editor,

Several groups have offered input concerning the fairgrounds. The latest, the Grandstand Advisory Committee, was created by council. It was created to exist for a limited time which, I believe, has expired.

Due to busy lives this committee met no more than a half-dozen times and never had all members present. There were varying opinions by Committee members at the last meeting regarding public interest. That led to the request for an advisory vote on the city election ballot.

Currently the grandstands are a potential liability. Some believe they could have a future as an event venue, which could be a positive for the community. The area could be an event venue—with or without any permanent seating. Consider Leavenworth, Washington’s summer theater.

With luck the voting public will express their opinion, knowing all options will require use of taxpayer money since all options concerning the grandstands have a price tag.

It is time for this topic to be decided so energy and resources can be redirected.

Jim Davison

Waitsburg