Quote Originally Posted by barrettd View Post
The secrecy is troubling to me, and the fact that KFOR made requests for information and was turned away doesn't help. If it were all totally above board, why the secrecy? Why not appeal to the public and show us what's wrong with the mansion that it requires building an entirely new structure?
That part I don't understand either. I'll admit I have a strong bias against the guy as I have a low opinion of his character, but putting that aside, even if I try to give the benefit of the doubt, it doesn't make sense.

And I don't really buy the idea that somethow this place, after a $2 million renovation is uninhabitable. There are older homes in Heritage Hills, some even larger than the governor's mansion which are perfectly fine--and considering the amount we just invested in renovating the capitol building and the Supreme Court, showing a little love to the executive mansion doesn't seem too off-putting. Honestly, if I'd have read a sum of $10 million was needed to update the mansion and grounds, I probably wouldn't have batted an eye.

That this is being done with private funds considering all of the problems with private funds surrounding this administrative is pretty problematic though and I'd love to discuss that matter further, but I am restraining myself from delving into what might be considered political, thus ruining the fun for everyone.