That didn't take long:
Republican Burlington mayoral candidate Kurt Wright’s plan to sell off the city’s electric department might not yield his envisioned windfall, the utility’s general manager says. Wright, a Ward 4 city councilor, said Wednesday that a sale of Burlington Electric Department likely would net more than $100 million — after paying off its bonds — and boost the city’s recently downgraded credit rating.
From the Freeps He also thinks the airport might be in need of a commercial 'partner' to thrive as a regional airport. Really? Wonder if Entergy would be interested in BED. Lots of fresh water in the lake to absorb some tritium exit sign chemicals, and they could refurbish the old Moran plant – it already leaks and has structural issues, no mismanagement needed. This election might see a call to 'Occupy Kurt Wright'.
I’m gonna make a lowball offer and see if I can’t become King of the Queen City.
is right. We already have a queen running.
of privatizing the national highway system. Can’t you just imagine the access issues that would raise?
There already is a private toll road through Toronto that is electronically monitored. They send you a bill in the mail and it can come as quite a shock if you didn’t fully understand the terms of use! It ain’t cheap either!