Jane Gonsalves sums up New Bedford's Failures

So whatever. I just read an article on SouthCoastToday which states City Council is considering putting a one year delay for demolition permits on any building the Historical Commission deems, well historical.

SouthCoastToday quotes Jane as saying:

The proposed ordinance "is an important tool to aid preservation," said Ward 5 Councilor Jane L. Gonsalves. "In other towns where the demolition delay ordinance is in place, oftentimes, a solution other than demolition is found."

Are you freaking kidding me Jane? A solution OTHER than demolition. Yep that pretty much sums up how New Bedford acquiesces to defeat before they even begin. I mean, God Forbid we actually move this City forward. God Forbid we actually tear down some mills and build a profitable waterfront, like oh Newport did. God Forbid New Bedford lift itself out of the Whaling period. God Forbid New Bedford become successful.

Let's keep all those "Historical" sites so we can all look at them fall apart and crumble. I'm sure that will totally bring the City revenue and tourist.

There is a reason New Bedford is the dumping ground for the rest of the State ... it's not it's location, or crime rate, or poverty level, or working town past. It's the dumping ground because of it's ATTITUDE and people like Jane Gonsalves who do nothing to change that attitude. Instead they perpetuate the status quo by refusing to moving this City forward.

Jane Gonsalves should be ashamed of herself, but she need not worry there are plenty of others like her in City Hall. They can all be ashamed together.

-SouthCoast Blogger