Instead, they're given evasive chickenshit, from top to bottom.
Nothing else needs to be said, except that I'm feeling personally embarrassed right about now.
Develop New Albany releases statement regarding bridge tolls.
We support the success of downtown merchants.
Develop New Albany will continue to observe the progress of the construction of new bridges and the proposal for tolls on existing bridges and release statements as they pertain to the economic development of the historic business corridors. The organization is a tax exempt charitable organization and IRS rules state Section 501(c)(3) organizations are restricted in how much political and legislative (lobbying) activities they may conduct. As a non-political organization we are in favor of anything that supports the success of New Albany business owners and favor policy that advances economic development. We encourage a transparent effort on the part of the Bridge Authority and political leaders.
This Corporation was organized with the mission to promote and encourage the economic revitalization and historic preservation of downtown New Albany. Therefore, actions that contribute to these goals have been, and will be, welcomed by Develop New Albany. Actions that are a detriment to these goals have not been, and will not be, welcomed by Develop New Albany.
Develop New Albany: Develop New Albany, Inc. is a non-profit organization composed of local businesses and community volunteers. Develop New Albany is committed to the economic revitalization and historic preservation of Downtown New Albany. Develop New Albany proactively markets New Albany to organizations and businesses to encourage the continued renaissance of Downtown New Albany.
Develop New Albany Contact:
Mike Kopp, President
If DNA can be, "... in favor of anything that supports the success of New Albany business owners and favor policy that advances economic development.", why can't DNA be NOT in favor of things that do not support the success of New Albany business owners and that does NOT advance economic development?
ReplyDeleteBS, indeed.
Somehow, countering irrelevancy with irrelevancy doesn't impress me as effectual organizational strategy. Or, as Tommy Chong once graciously uttered, "Good, does that mean you're done spitting on me, too?"
ReplyDeleteIf Mike Kopp is president of "DNA", and also a private realtor marketing commercial property in New Albany, isn't this just saying, I can't take any "political" positions that might undermine my ability to sell real estate?
ReplyDeleteCongrats to DNA on saying absolutely nothing. In reading it 3 times, each time I began reading again, as I thought for sure I must have missed the position statement.
ReplyDeleteKind of a contrast from the One Southern Indiana's willingness to comment on all things political, economic, social and moral that interfere with their Master Plan.
Lawguy, if you're me, you're wondering which one of them wote this.
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