An interesting dynamic

Two articles in the Republic today that clearly show the duality that is Mesa.

On one hand, you have people encouraging a "no frills" approach to Gateway Airport. While it would save some money, people are bemoaning the fact that its typical "cheap" Mesa doing only as little as is expected.

On the other hand, you have an update regarding Waveyard and the detailed site plans that will soon emerge. In this case, people are complaining about the cost of the project and how its unneeded and too lavish for the community.

A bad economy does funny things to people. It makes some too scared to spend money and others too scared thinking that we are allowing the economy prevent us from spending what is needed. In both cases, we are dealing with the unknown, trying to determine what is best for our future. We must think about things beyond one economic cycle and figure out how its going to impact us in the future.

As for Waveyard, I am glad that we finally got an update. When the voters passed this project, the developers basically entered into an a partnership with the community. They should be doing everything they can to continue to communicate and let people know what is going on. We had plenty to see and read about when they were trying to get our vote. Now? Not so much. Its part of the reason why people are starting to get nervous.

With the economy suffering, people worry that this is the type of dream project that can fall off the map. Now, more than ever, they should be working doubletime to boost our investor confidence.