[Winona Online Democracy] I will grudgingly admit the possibility that our city leaders are in tune with the wishes of the majority of Winonans who might wish our town to be more like Onalaska with its big box retail and strip malls. And maybe the dire predictions of harm to our local business won't be fully realized, although I can't see how the Riverbend development will make downtown revitalization more likely.
What is really depressing is the possibility that Winona's city council and economic development office feels that bringing Wal-mart to town is some sort of significant achievement on their part. I don't know that they in fact feel this way, but it isn't. As I understand it, all it takes to attract Wal-mart is a sufficient number of potential customers whose business won't be merely shifted from another Wal-mart store in a nearby town. _______________________________________________ This message was posted to Winona Online Democracy All messages must be signed by the senders actual name. No commercial solicitations are allowed on this list. To manage your subscription or view the message archives, please visit http://mapnp.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/winona Any problems or suggestions can be directed to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you want help on how to contact elected officials, go to the Contact page at http://www.winonaonlinedemocracy.org
