Graham, Donna
From: M K <gouma4/sport@gmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, September 26, 2020 12:08 AM
To: Board of Aldermen
Ce: Lu, Eizabeth
Subject: Performing Arts Center
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Good Evening,
I am sending my opinion along about the bonds funding the Performing Arts Center.
Iam 100% against this project. This is a luxury you are voting for during a time when people are losing jobs
and their businesses, and are worrying about putting food on the table and paying for their housing.
A couple of months ago you were worried about "optics" when transferring funds of around $24,000 for
dancing downtown. $5.5 million is significantly worse "optically."
I can't believe that you are expecting people who are devastated financially to face tax increases for a
performing arts center. In this era of masks and social distancing, use of such a place would be minimized.
Ms. Lu, I am including you specifically as you are my ward alderwoman. I always enjoy reading the minutes of
the meetings as you are not afraid to ask questions. I don't often agree with your votes, but I respect your
attempts to be informed. I know I have missed the deadline for submission of opinions, and so it is likely the
Board will choose to ignore my opinion. Another disenfranchised voter.
I will read the minutes of the September 29 meeting with interest. 1 am hoping that you halt this project at least
until the end of the pandemic. It is the fiscally responsible thing to do, and shows respect for the citizens of
Nashua who are facing hard times.
I hope you do not choose "bad optics," but I am pessimistic that you will show respect to those who are
currently suffering.
Marian Knight
29 Harris St.
