DISTRICT 2'S ECONOMIC ENGINE

District 2's economic Engine is green - like in money!!! We're what's happening folks and city hall needs to look us in the eye and say, "We're sorry, for all the years we've taken and taken and given nothing back." While I understand the need for economic development in downtownPensacola, let's get real. The only place economic development is happening in a significant way is in District 2. We've got Sacred Heart Health System that is a major employer. They just built a large new cancer center on Airport Blvd. We have developments going up all along Airport Blvd with the Cobblestone Development and Rooms to Go. We have a new Hampton Inn, next to Lowes, a Rave Theater, and the list goes on and on. So what is the deal folks? Our Uptown district is the largest tax revenue source in the City. What is the City doing with your money? Why aren't we seeing streetscaping, trees planted along our major streets, promotion of our area by the Chamber of Commerce, advertising our district as the place of live because of the great convenience to shopping malls such as Cordova Mall that is in our District, Publix, many great restaurants, schools and Churches. Let's face it - downtown will never be what Uptown is. I'm not saying scrap downtown, but what I am saying is lets recognize that there is more to life than downtown Pensacola. I love living in Uptown. I love the convenience. Uptown is area where sustainable development is a real possibility with the proper redesigning of our transit system and implementation of bike paths. The possibilities for us are endless. Write me your thoughts on how we can improve and promote Uptown Pensacola.