In the dream not only was I invited, I got to sit with all the guest speakers. J. B. Reilly thanked Browne for making him a $Billionaire, and he did somehow seem taller than those $Millionaires in attendance. Alan Jennings thanked Browne for whatever peanuts were thrown the way of his organization.
Also in attendance, but at a separate table, was Ed Pawlowski, who was furloughed from prison for the occasion. Pawlowski was seated with Satan himself, who was the featured speaker.
The Devil, and all the lessor speakers, all pretty much said the same thing... Thank you Pat for bringing the NIZ to town, and making Allentown at least appear prosperous. Mayor Tuerk said that the NIZ has attracted over $1 billion in new development investment in the city of Allentown. Let us hope that he really understands that the attraction is that diverted state taxes are used for the mortgage debt service, on privately owned buildings no less. Besides that, not one private or other red cent has been invested in Allentown. He then explained that Allentown plans to dress up a Gateway down Hamilton from the west. Only those coming in from the north, east or south will realize what a sham the NIZ actually is.
When I woke up from the dream, I was grateful that it was just a dream, and that I wasn't really at that table with those delusions about Allentown.
above rendering of new gateway from west Hamilton Street
I have learned to live amongst them.
ReplyDeleteYou should have a real life experience and go to the Puck Drop on Saturday night....might make a good blog article...maybe even interview some local celebs often mentioned in your pieces as well as interview a few residents of the NIZ housing (if you can find any) about where they live/work/shop etc..
ReplyDeleteSince you bring up Reilly and Browne, it was so refreshing to see Browne’s successor, Jarrett Coleman, speaking out against the sale of the Allentown State Hospital deal and wanting more transparency on what occurred there.
ReplyDeleteIt’s not often that I compliment a politician, but Coleman deserves credit here.
He could have easily accepted that it was a “done deal” and done nothing, but instead he took quick action on it immediately after winning election.
That’s unusual from a politician, and I hope he keeps up the good work. If not, I’ll be back to criticize him when he does wrong.
All involved in this PA Tax real property ponzie scheme should be jailed next to polowski. The state spent astronomical amounts of money and displaced hundreds of humans not to mention the crimes against humanity in the process.
ReplyDeleteInsider trading for years of tax based properties that seem to have allways had a Z at the end of the tax exempt designed advertizment signature signs.
If they dedicate a day to this guy..what will it be called?? Gentrification Day? lol
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