----- Original Message ----- > From: "Art Plato" <apl...@coldwater.org>
> That is actually one of the big picture scenarios we are reviewing, > with the ISP component being the last to go if there is a fair and > competitive market the arises for our constituents. We won't allow the > return of the old monopoly play that existed back then. This is too > vital for the growth of our business community. We also view it as a > quality of life issue for our citizens. There you go, Art: as the muni, the goal is the *public good*; it can break even, or even lose money, if it increases the tax revenue base by making the city more attractive for both residents and businesses. Cheers, -- jra -- Jay R. Ashworth Baylink j...@baylink.com Designer The Things I Think RFC 2100 Ashworth & Associates http://baylink.pitas.com 2000 Land Rover DII St Petersburg FL USA #natog +1 727 647 1274