TGB

Nobody asked me but I’m going to give you my plan for the Truman Waterfront.  Actually no:  Enough plans!  It’s been 13 years of infighting amongst all the special interests.  Ed Swift wanted his Assisted Living Facility, Bill Spottswood his marina, Carbonnel his powerboat races … and the amphitheater … and the museum.  Enough!  My proposition is based on one simple principal.  It’s called the TGB:  Trees, Grass, and Benches.  Let’s have a contest.  Whoever designs the best park will have the honor of having been chosen.  The only limitation is the design can only require TGB and nothing more.  Let’s have the City Commission pick the best TGB design and let’s have everyone who wants to plant trees come and do so.  I will be there with my shovel.  When in the future some great idea gains everyone’s support and has the proper funding I will be there with my wheelbarrow to relocate some TGB for the new project.  But in the meantime, let’s enjoy this beautiful space.