Federal, local subsidies for Oklahoma River cruiser boats

[Steve]

I'm kind of surprised this hasn't been posted yet. KWTV had an interesting report on federal subsidies for the river boats.

$1.8 Million in Stimulus Funds for Oklahoma River Cruises - News9.com - Oklahoma City, OK - News, Weather, Video and Sports |

[old okie]

Saw it, read it, still can't believe it. I have no problem w/improving the river for the rowing, and even speed boats, but for federal dollars to be spent for the "ferry" on the Oklahoma River is beyond amazing. Can think of LOTS of projects on which the money would be better spent.

[Steve]

Here's my post: Taxpayers Spend Millions on River Boats | OKC Central

[soonerguru]

I'm sure Larry Nichols will continue bitching endlessly about Obama, as he does at virtually every public Chamber event.

[andy157]

I'm kind of surprised this hasn't been posted yet. KWTV had an interesting report on federal subsidies for the river boats.

$1.8 Million in Stimulus Funds for Oklahoma River Cruises - News9.com - Oklahoma City, OK - News, Weather, Video and Sports |

I was looking through the City's 09/10 adopted budget and ran across the budget numbers for the Oklahoma River Cruise. For FY/09-10 under the programs positions and budget, it showed 1 position at a cost of $700,000. That must be a pretty good gig. I wonder if they are hiring?