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To the Editor:
In the past two years, Clark County has begun to wake up to the realization that it has to take aggressive action if it has any hope of surviving economically in the future. This county is trying to find ways to inject life into its business community, and there seems to be some impatience on the part of some local residents who want to see progress now.
Let us all be reminded that we did not get to this point quickly, and we are not likely to find a simple fix to the problems. We have embarked on the Clark County economic stimulus plan at the same time the whole country has entered the worst economic disturbance in many years.
It could be said that we were ahead of the rest of the country by starting our own stimulus package before the federal government scrambled to develop one for the country. This might turn out to be our advantage by allowing Clark County to be slightly ahead of the others in preparation for development.
With all that said, it is time for the people of our county to realize the need to be patient with our development team, and not be critical if there is no quick fix to the local economy. With our sales tax in place, our group of professional developers, and the awareness we have created regarding economic conditions of the area, we should be prepared for good things to come our way. This is a time to plan for action, without feeling the need to rush into some project just to satisfy those who are in a hurry to find fault. It is doubtful those few would be happy for long, and we need to concentrate our efforts on those willing to pull together to make it all work for the common good. Therefore, let’s call upon the community to encourage those giving the time to make this work, and challenge those who are critical to get involved if they have constructive ideas.
From what has been evident in the planning sessions, and collective efforts thus far, there is little doubt that Clark County has put together the best professional staff available, and has the economic and intellectual resources to back them up. Now if we can just convince those who prefer to complain, to give it time, or get involved.
Tom Calhoon
Arkadelphia
To the Editor:
In the past two years, Clark County has begun to wake up to the realization that it has to take aggressive action if it has any hope of surviving economically in the future. This county is trying to find ways to inject life into its business community, and there seems to be some impatience on the part of some local residents who want to see progress now.
Let us all be reminded that we did not get to this point quickly, and we are not likely to find a simple fix to the problems. We have embarked on the Clark County economic stimulus plan at the same time the whole country has entered the worst economic disturbance in many years.
It could be said that we were ahead of the rest of the country by starting our own stimulus package before the federal government scrambled to develop one for the country. This might turn out to be our advantage by allowing Clark County to be slightly ahead of the others in preparation for development.
With all that said, it is time for the people of our county to realize the need to be patient with our development team, and not be critical if there is no quick fix to the local economy. With our sales tax in place, our group of professional developers, and the awareness we have created regarding economic conditions of the area, we should be prepared for good things to come our way. This is a time to plan for action, without feeling the need to rush into some project just to satisfy those who are in a hurry to find fault. It is doubtful those few would be happy for long, and we need to concentrate our efforts on those willing to pull together to make it all work for the common good. Therefore, let’s call upon the community to encourage those giving the time to make this work, and challenge those who are critical to get involved if they have constructive ideas.
From what has been evident in the planning sessions, and collective efforts thus far, there is little doubt that Clark County has put together the best professional staff available, and has the economic and intellectual resources to back them up. Now if we can just convince those who prefer to complain, to give it time, or get involved.
Tom Calhoon
Arkadelphia
