Comments on: A Commissioner’s Top 10 List of Decatur Accomplishments in 2011

By: J_T

J_T — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:49:10 +0000

Of course. Not even Rick Perry was dumb enough to support building a fence.

By: David Harris

David Harris — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:32:49 +0000

I like the bond rating improvement from AA to AA+. This will mean Decatur should pay a lower effective interest rate on bonds it issues for capital improvement projects, which means either lower taxes or more money available for the improvement projects.

In an era in which the trend on muni bonds is down (more expensive) rather than up, Decatur should be especially proud – we’re bucking the trend in a positive direction.

By: David Harris

David Harris — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:29:46 +0000

I believe it has been renovated (updated), so it should be a more attractive hotel for guests. Also, new owners tend to market their newer properties with more enthusiasm than their established properties. So, I suspect the change of hands will result in higher occupancy rates, which will mean more dollars for Decatur businesses.

Besides, there was/is a Holiday Inn Express nearby, on N. Decatur just East of Clairmont. So, having two(2) hotels of the same chain within 2 miles of each other is worse than having a variety of hotel chains. There is something to be said for rewards systems. I know I always try to stay at my preferred hotels whenever I travel.

By: David Harris

David Harris — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:25:54 +0000

tongue in cheek, yes ?

By: smalltowngal

smalltowngal — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:18:58 +0000

I don’t think Patti is claiming credit–on behalf of city gov’t/mgt–for these things but is simply calling out things that we should, as a community, remark and celebrate. Of course the City doesn’t control them all, or all of the factors that contribute to these various achievements and milestones. But it’s a safe bet the way our city operates is a huge factor in how well the community functions and how successfully we are weathering current conditions–economic, social, political, etc. etc. etc. I find it interesting that some people’s first reaction is to snipe, reflecting an us v. them outlook, and am curious as to whether Parking Lot or Keith lives inside the city limit or beyond. Not asking anybody to share what they don’t want to share…just curious. Especially given Scott’s recent observation about the high level of trust that exists–well-earned–between Decatur residents and our city gov’t.

By: Scott

Scott — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:48:32 +0000

Doesn’t the city own the conference center portion of the building, as well as the parking deck? I’d have to assume they were a player in the sale.

By: Scotty

Scotty — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:45:40 +0000

I agree – it’s more a statement of things that are happening in the city and how proud the city is that it’s still a happening place, rather than them taking credit for every single item on the list.

By: Decaturight

Decaturight — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:48:05 +0000

Decatur also won Most Fit City at the KP Challenge. (A citizen achievement, but the Active Living Department initiated and facilitated that) I don’t necessarily think the city is claiming credit for all these…just tooting their horn(s).