Name:   Lifer - Subject:   Wikers Point? Date:   2/11/2020 11:32:01 AM

A building doesn't make the school.  How about giving the current graduates a reason/opportunity to stay/come bcak to the area.  A resort that caters to the millianaire class is not the answer.  It will create nothing but low paying service industry jobs for the most part.  Funny that the rumors are about a 5 star type hotel and they aren't even putting it on the side with the nicer water.  Not to mention there is a very large tract of land just across the water the is already designated as recreation/public use.  I would think that if tourism were really the goal then someone should be looking at that area, not the private domain of Russell Lands who is happy to sell it off and then let the city take over the upkeep/fire/police.

The "leaders" in Alex City couldn't care less because it is on the Dadeville side and the Dadeville side doesn't have the clout nor resources to pursue such endeavors IMO.  What about a mixed use campground modeled after Wind Creek State park but add a hotel element where families who didn't wish to camp could still vacation here?  There is plenty of waterfront and off water land to create a large recreation area that will draw tourists. It should incude every camping option from primitive to glamping.

The way I see it is our leaders only want to pursue the millionaire class so they maybe get the chance to hob nob with the rich and famous they see flooding to our shores once we have a place nice enough for them to stay in. Just my opinion folks.