COA Contact Us - City of Alexandria

Issue Type:
First Name:
Last Name:
Street Address:
COA Contact Us: Prok Barrel Barbeque
william.euille, frank.fannon, kerry.donley,
kirk hansen to: alicia.hughes, council, delpepper, paulcsmedberg, 0510212010 0352 PM
rose.boyd, jackie.henderson, elaine.scou, rob.krupicka
-- .. . - -- -
Please respond to kirk hansen
City:
State:
Zip:
Phone:
Email Address:
Subject:
~~ , - - . . .~~~ - -. . .--. .. .. . >, . -. - . . . . ., . . ..
Time: [Sun May 02,2010 15:52:22] Message ID: [21242]
Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Council Members
kirk
hansen
2600 DeWitt Avenue
Alexandria
va
22301
7038365590
kirkhl@msn.com
Prok Barrel Barbeque
I am writing this in support of the Pork Barrel BBQ. Sushi Bar and Asian
Fusion project in Del Ray. From every indication a group of responsible
individuals want to open a new small business in the Del Ray neighborhood,
yet after making concession after concession, to appease a small group of
objectors, they are still coming under fire
I find it disturbing that
in an environment where the economy is struggling, a small business that
will create jobs, add to the tax base and provide a welcome service to the
neighborhood is coming under such pressure. If every potential small
business is subjected to this level of oppressive scrutiny, it sends a very
clear message to other potential new enterprises -don't do business in
Alexandria. I would hate to see that happen in such tremendously vibrant
and diverse community. From conversations I've had with individuals in the
community I only hear support for this new business. It appears a bit
comments: disingenuous that a group of individuals are objecting to a responsible
business plan that that is replacing a toxic filling station.