Of course they want to buy votes. But they have to offer what we want to get them.

I would like funds to help pay down student loans (and other debts) if they work in certain jobs where we need trained workers.

Harsh.

And I spelled "Hotel" the wrong way. Sigh.

MD1776. This is my answer. While not a certain investment, support for getting a Holte started will benefit local businesses, be a courtesy to our visitors, clean up a part of the Carroll creek walk, and may make lots of money for the City. As a city resident and a taxpayer, I like those …

I pay taxes and live in the city and should have a voice to promote spending that I like without investing my own money. Most places allow that.

"Especially those outside the city.." and that is why we need to be able to promote things for the city if we live in the city and care about local businesses. I do not get any money from Cohen. Or any other source.

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It has become a partisan issue with Republicans on one side and Democrats on the other and little real logic is in the mix. The money is small compared to the other projects that benefit hotels on Byte drive and south on 85.

The downtown area is on a "come back" trend, but investments are not certain money makers. The city can step in (with the state) and get a hotel started and make the money back in increased taxes from the hotel and other local businesses that gain business. It is a win win. However, some …