"A side of my hopes they close just to see the town go to sh*t. Close to 80% of that city's revenue is generated by us duners. The economy of that and surrounding cities will suffer a devastating blow. "

Does anyone have any real statistics to support this, or this just us overestimating our importance? I am not criticizing ElImmagrante, just asking an important question. This is the kind of information that will impact this decision, not emotional responses. Been around enough years & enough of these kinds of issues to know that ultimately $$$$'s talk, B@llsh@t walks. Does anyone have any real cold hard facts along this line??

KenS

 

My statement is soley based on the feedback I've received from the businesses who have received my patronage over the past few years.

The consensus seems to be that 80% of their revenue comes from tourism. Pismo is known and visited by millions because it's the only place like it in the country. Without the dunes, Pismo would be like any other beach.

How can you ignore the fact that the majority of the local residents are employed by the businesses that will be adversely impacted by the drop in tourism. Less tourism = less revenue = less work = rise in unemployment = very, very bad economic situation.

I'm sure there are a few economists on the panel who have been employed to study the impact of closing the dunes but depending on their employer, the impact could easily be "modified" to support the environmentalists case. It's not only the responsibility of us duners to take action, but also the responsiblity of all the businesses and residents who will be adversely affected.

There is much political debate that goes on behind the scenes that we don't always get to see or hear so for all I know, even city officials could have something personal to gain if this sale is inked. Heh, I wouldn't be surprised if many end up leaving the city if the deal is indeed papered.

 

im not very familiar with this issue and only been to pismo twice. if it was not for this forum i would of never know about the issue. when is the final decision going to be heard?

 

WWW.OCEANODUNES.ORG

Jim Suty is the President of Friends of Oceano Dunes... read the posts by JimS on the boards on that website

Remember, Friends of Oceano Dunes is a Non-Profit organization - no salaries are paid. It is 100% volunteer work

Jim is a great speaker. He comes prepared with data, research & facts in hand. His pleas are heartfelt.


He and his family are based out of San Jose --- they and some friends started this organization many years ago to help out... and yes, they have helped plenty through the years!





TODAY IS THE MEETING/VOTE IN SAN LUIS OBISPO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

 

what was the outcome?

 

Vote was postponed and will take place in a closed session.

 

ok thanks

 

CLOSE TEH DOONS!!!111! !



*runs*

 

You better run faster than that!! LOL!

 

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