Columbia's Revolving Loan Fund faces possible legal challenge, attorney requests information from borough solicitor
Columbia Spy received a copy of the letter shown above that was sent to Columbia Borough's solicitor from an attorney for the law firm Stock and Leader requesting clarification on the borough's controversial Revolving Loan Fund. The letter questions the statutory authority of the borough in establishing the loan program with taxpayer revenue. The letter also suggests a legal challenge may be in the offing. Borough council is likely to discuss the issue at tonight's regular borough council meeting at 7 p.m. at the District Administration Center, 200 North 5th Street.
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Whether charismatic or ruthless, the despot ultimately gravitates to the core premise: ultimate control - his way. Two other examples of megalomaniac leadership (read that despotic leadership) include David Korech and James Jones.
Take a look at these references:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/worldwars/wwtwo/hitler_commander_01.shtml
https://sites.psu.edu/leaderfoundationsclarke/2016/09/26/the-dark-side-leadership-of-adolf-hitler-and-how-it-is-still-compelling/
https://online.stu.edu/articles/education/autocratic-leadership.aspx
https://www.historyextra.com/period/second-world-war/the-dark-charisma-of-adolf-hitler/
https://www.bbc.com/timelines/zsmm6sg
https://alphahistory.com/nazigermany/hitler-and-stalin/
The arrogance of those residents and the council was sickening.
No one in this tax repeal movement is anti-progress for Columbia and we do not want to be labeled as such.
We are against giving taxpayer dollars to private businesses that stand to profit from that. One word describes this: Wrong.
Sharon Lintner
Oh, The Virtuous Few! The Freedom Fighters!
Storm the borough hall!
Lord...
Everyone lives in a bubble: A 1950s wonderland of what it all was!
Understand where Columbia is in Lancaster County, where it is in the economic Northeast corridor from Boston to Washington DC, the societal and cultural changes that are evolving... For those who understand these political, cultural and economic forces, you can start to adapt.
This isn't Mayberry.
This isn't little ol' Amish Lancaster County, anymore.
Move to Quarryville.
Actually, all you would be better equipped for Schuylkill County.
Kleen rite. Large businesses need to contribute to the community., provide jobs and help with taxes. Go find a colonial metals or something similar to move in. Unfortunately the high taxes will keep them from settling in Columbia.
Vote with your heart to make pride a priority.
What I meant by the Northeast Economic Corridor, is that there is real external socio-economic changes happening in Central Pennsylvania. I'm sure you're aware of Lititz being 'Coolest Small Town' a few years ago. Center city Lancaster, within the last 20yrs, has undergone significant changes, and that is still unfolding. The Amtrack station plays a big part in that, drawing tourists and who people work in those monied cities of NYC, DC and Philly. In those large cities, the center continues to "push out" meaning, economic development, housing... Some of it good some of it bad. That same effect will happen here in Columbia as Lancaster City expands. Is that "push out" Gentrification? Yes, Revitalization attracts Outside development.
What is happening in Columbia is not Gentrification. Why? Right now the change is coming from WITHIN the borough. I would call it Revitalization. Cimmaron Investments is invested in their hometown. We can argue all we want about the 'hotel' and its viability, but the Murphy's are refurbishing another building. Other things are developing, which in the long run, could accelerate the downtown, attract more businesses, expand the tax base blah blah blah...right? Now, could in the future that turn into Gentrification. Heck, yes. Is The "luxury apartments" project Gentrification? Hmmm... The owners are originally from Lancaster, but again, I see that as a local investment.
Throughout all the the Columbia message boards and Facebook sites, I see a lot of OUTRAGE. What I think it is is FEAR.
Long time residents are scared of the future. They scared of the present. Why? The Future is accelerating. I say this in a non-political manner, but it appears previous regimes of Columbia leadership attempted to isolate Columbia, keeping it 'Proudly Independent! Roll Tide!' Keep it Scum-lumbia, if you will. That has created real consequences.
Why? Because as the rest of Lancaster--and even York--have developed, and began to "push out" Columbia remained in the past, insulated, unprepared for the real economic changes happening not only within Lancaster County, but the Country.
I'm not chuckling at long time residents having to make financial decisions that may result in them moving or leaving, but, because of the changes, more economically viable places may have to be considered. And, believe me, I'm not someone in a financial position to buy their properties and flip them.
Instead, I think everyone in this town should look beyond The Outrage Culture, take a moment to examine what is happening and what will happen, so we can make the "pain" bearable.
Why? Because dreams of lawsuits, repeals and audits are not going to happen.