A comment from "JustAnotherDiner" at The Palm Beach Post in the latest article on the Gulf Stream Hotel

Here is a comment made by "JustAnotherDiner" on the article by Kevin Thompson at the Post:

"I have been a property owner and resident of Lake Worth for almost 30 years. I have listened to the arguments since moving here - those wanting to keep Lake Worth "affordable for the people" (depressed), and those looking to improve. I have witnessed people moving into the area seeing the "potential" of Lake Worth, only to leave in just a few years because of the lack of progress. I have voted for development since day one.... renovation of the beach casino, allowing development of the north/south corridor, bonds to improve the infrastructure of Lake Worth. Nothing short of a fight the entire way. Nothing makes me happier than seeing this progress move forward. I wish to thank my 3 commissioners who voted for this current proposal - and at the same time voice my disapproval of the 2 dissident votes. We have a rare treasure in Lake Worth - Close proximity to "metropolitan areas", easy access to multiple airports, walking distance to our public beach, a charming downtown with shops, restaurants, community theater, and a growing art influence. We have our problems with certain activities - which with vigilance, proper over site [sic] from our commissioners, and our police force, I feel can be overcome. Those of us who have bought homes here have a vested interest in the betterment of our community. My thanks to the principles of Hudson Holdings and the foresight of 3 of our commissioners."

Here is how the City Commission voted: 
Mayor Pam Triolo voted Yes
Vice Mayor Scott Maxwell voted Yes
Commissioner Andy Amoroso voted Yes
Commissioner Ryan Maier voted No
Commissioner Chris McVoy voted No

Having read the article by the reporter it's interesting he writes of "angry protests from some residents" but doesn't mention anything about the most remarkable thing which everyone noticed: The high number of people who came out in support for the rezoning of the Gulf Stream hotel property. Why that went unreported is anyone's guess.

Anyone who has been around or dealt with zoning issues knows that, most of the time, it's the opposition who always turns out in large numbers and it's very difficult to get supporters to show up at meetings. Last night's City Commission meeting was very different. It was so unusual that Bonnie Miskel, a well-known and long-time attorney representing the owners of the Gulf Stream hotel remarked, and I'm paraphrasing, said "she'd never seen anything like it before".

Yesterday was a memorable day in Lake Worth and demonstrates there are many people willing to do the heavy lifting to help make our City a better place to live.