The NiagaraHub welcomes Seth Piccirillo to The Soapbox – August 10, 2012
The Soapbox: Seth Piccirillo and the Downtown Niagara Falls Housing Initiative – August 10, 2012
August 11, 2012 By Christopher Stoianoff
Filed Under: Featured Stories, Your Neighbors
I have to say, your 12 yr. old, gives a pretty good haircut!
I would love to attend that and many other meetings regarding our city but, If I did, I WOULD have to wear a paper bag over my head =(
I say what I think, but I’m not willing to endure the strong and adverse reaction I would receive from certain members of the community. That is why I appreciate the opportunity to remain anonymous =)
private welfare, corporate welfare, this country is always giving handouts. It is what it is. I’m against these handouts, but since there’s nothing I can do about it, I would rather see it go to something like this than those concerts. (Yes, I’m aware this isn’t concert money, but I’m still gonna bitch about those type of handouts =) ) Also, I don’t think the amount being offered is enough. (yes, I know this is contradictory, but it’s going to happen whether I’m for it or not) It would take more money than that to convince me to stick around. I also hope that these students are mature and it doesn’t turn into the living hell that one must endure every weekend in the Deveaux section–starting this week, until May.
I think preference should be given to student’s who are already residents- to encourage them to stay.
You mentioned in the interview that it will bring business to Third street, I’m curious as to why Sass was relocated to Main Street? Successful business, excellent stylists but I heard they were forced out. Do you have any thoughts on that?
Even though I’m not for any government handouts, I applaud Seth’s efforts. He’s at least trying to improve this city.
I don’t know anything about why Sass moved, that was before my time, and my twelve year old cuts my hair. This initiative is like trying to bring the chicken and the egg into the neighborhood at the same time. We need people to improve their properties and developers to invest in the opportunity that may be there when a new wave of professionals move into the city. It may not be a tidal wave, but we’ll take a little ripple on the beach any day. Please come to the community meeting on August 14 at 640 Park Place. You don’t have to wear a paper bag over your head either.