Open Letter to the Community: A Response to OCC
I am confused and disappointed that your board chose to engage in leasing the property to a private party without opening any dialogue with the community therefore not allowing for any external input into your final decision. I can say with confidence that many in the community echo this sentiment.
That being said I understand that you all are acting in what you believe to be the best interest of the property. I would like to propose that your board be open to entering into a dialogue regarding a potential acquisition of the OCC property be it via lease hold or purchase for the purpose of a community building that could house a visitor center, OCBA offices, county satellite offices, etc. It is my understanding that there is currently a one year lease in place and that these discussions could focus on a term to commence at the end of that lease.
I would like to disclose that while I am a member of the newly appointed TDA board I am writing this to you on my behalf personally and solely and not as a representative of that board.
Daphne Bennink