We support economic development projects, even those in other counties that could help our county garner some trickle-down money. However, this one doesn't have all the kinks worked out enough to warrant supporting it yet. Full disclosure is essential to rebuilding trust and relationships with state and county officials. After the potentially fatal blow, Kory vowed he wouldn't give up. However, he might take the project to another location.
Commissioners have a responsibility to protect our tax interests from risk-prone ventures.
Johnson County officials were right to table and essentially kill the request. If Kory and his supporters still want to pursue the project, they would be wise to be forthright about all the details of the development, which could strengthen trust and thus avoid any further setbacks.