Gilleland Blames Kasich

According to one member of Council, Gilleland is blaming Gov Kasich for the loss of the Wausau ($220 million & 150 job) project.

Gilleland claims it is Kasich and not the City that dropped the ball. During transition from Strickland to Kasich, Gilleland cliams Ohio forgot the project and Kentucky swooped in and stole it from under our noses.

Seems to me Gilleland should have made sure the new Gov didn't forget the project! What do we pay her for antway?

That's right Judith, nothing negative that has happened in this town in the last several years has been your fault. You are the victim here. Just once, I would like to see a city official stand up and say "It was my responsibility and I am the guilty party for why it didn't happen". Gilleland was brought to Middletown by the acting city manager Husted (not sure of the name here-anyone?) from Pickerington, east of Columbus. Saw some info. from her days in Pickerington. Guess she had her issues there also. She is not city manager material. She is here because she was a friend of the former interim city manager. The council listened to this moron and took his advise and hired her based on his recommendation. Fools.

She needs to be fired.....now. She should not be running this city, nor any city from what I can see. JMO

Hey lighten up on Judy, this is the same poor woman who can't count. Afew weeks ago she quoted that there were two thousand people who attended the soft art opening which now it's has become eight hundred to one thousand.and this is what we are paying big bucks to head this town. I think this helps solves most of the puzzle.

^While these are good questions, it is important to remember that the reward will not be seen immediately. In other cities that have these monthly art hop events, visitors stoll through a business district, ducking into multiple shops and/or restaurants. Maybe not everyone can buy a $500 painting (or even a $100 painting), but they enjoy walking around and grab dinner or buy something smaller at one of the nearby shops. I've attended gallery hops in two different cities and did just that both times. I probably spent $20-40 each time. 

To add to SupportMidd. I have been to a couple of cities that have "revitalized," a specific area. Takes years for them to actually see something to brag about. Instead of buying bldgs. maybe we should give some incentives to put some eateries, etc next to the PAC. Maybe would keep people down there more little by little. At least wear in some of those fresh looking parking lots.
Also, cannot blame Ms. G. completely. Look at what she got dumped in her lap. Olson annexed land we could not service, Becker ran in circles, Huesman got 75K just to show up part-time. That on top of what new messes our elite have created for us. Least she has not run off screaming into the night...yet

I agree ACC. I have no visions of gradure that Cincy State or PAC will turn downtown into a jem of Butler County, or go anywhere in solving decades of lame duck gov't. I would like to see something more stopping tumbleweeds though. I doubt years will fix that. Maybe decades?
I do remember a similar "turning the corner," message from the Olson camp when we annexed all the land. A similar "strapped for cash," message followed. Like the lipstick pig analogy though.

gs, thank you for correcting my error, I meant Stefano's too much yard work and couldn't recall Starfanos where we used to go every Friday. Yes, they will be the winners.

As Middletown29 stated.  Ms Judy’s job is to make sure this (potential jobs/economic growth) doesn't get lost or swept away by another city or state. Will she be held accountable for not doing her job?? I would really hope that someone, or dare I say it, all of city council demand an explanation as to why she didn't make sure it was kept in the forefront for this city which is the least they deserve so they can explain to the citizens of this city as to why another business/job opportunities did not stay in this city!!

M29- get that, thanks. Point- Odds > 75%, Wausau Middletown shutdown in 3-5 years, moving all ops to Harrodsburg? Or, its stays. Gov K would beat a door down to get any jobs in Ohio, but has blown the SR5 issue, although tighter than the Dem skewed Q poll reflects (all Dem sample). Don't understand why AG Dewine allowed the "grannie" ad to be changed, and then say "VOTE NO." Confusion on too many what is YES and what is NO. Thanks for archive.

This Kasich thing could be true, or our City officials could have been too busy with Cinci State…

OR, could it be that the high muckety-mucks at Donham Plaza didn’t want a dirty ol’ paper mill intruding on their fantasy for their artsy, high-class downtown???