Stan Payne

Stan Payne
great moving park potential realizing toward view
I view this as only a first step, but very important first step, in moving Jetty Park toward realizing its great potential as a recreational destination.
process result uproar
Frankly, I don't know if the uproar is the result of the process, or because of the process by which the acquisition was approved.
hate lose magic special
I hate to lose the Magic for even one day. But this is going to be a very special trip.
brought budget calls continued debate federal focus funding improved increased issues level mandates meet port provide sale security since state sure
This calls port security into focus again. We have to meet federal mandates and state mandates. Since Sept. 11, 2001, the security budget has increased drastically. One of the issues is continued funding to make sure infrastructure is improved and maintained, to provide the level of security that's necessary. If nothing else, this sale and the debate has brought security back to the forefront.