Economic development is an important issue in .
Whether it's empty storefronts or news of companies like to another area, the need to enhance and re-energize the town's business climate is a frequent topic among residents — including right here in the comment threads on East Haven Patch.
And so, we're sitting down with Art DeSorbo, East Haven economic development coordinator, Tuesday afternoon to review his office's priorities and plans for the near future.
In addition, we want to know what questions YOU would like East Haven Patch to ask the coordinator. What are the important areas you would like Mr. DeSorbo to address when it comes to improving economic development in town?
Post your questions in the comments section below, and we'll be printing them out and bringing them along with us to ask during our interview with the coordinator.
Then, we'll be relaying DeSorbo's answers in a follow up article.
So: What would you ask the economic development coordinator? Let us know below!
As for E.D. all Mayor Capone did was hire a part-time, wet behind the ears, 20 something, whose only claim to fame was a food fair. Wow. Let's open all those new business doors with that.
Big boxes use their leverage to secure tax incentives and then proceed to drive competing small local businesses out. It's a miracle the Goody's has been able to survive this long with Home Depot around. It speaks well for Goody's outstanding customer service and the loyality of the townfolk who see these parasites for what they really are and continue to patronize Goody's and other local small businesses.
DeSorbo is a longtime political insider who, in case you haven't heard, is well known around town for strong arming town Commissions and Boards. He is a Republican Town Committee member who supported the non-endorsed Republican candidate Joe Maturo. If that didn't raise a Red Flag for you, I don't know what will. Answer the people's questions DeSorbo. All of them.
All that is required is for you to ask the question, his staff will than find your address in the town data base and send it off to the Arbenz residence. Please Mr. Desorbo answer ALL the questions raised by DEAD PEOPLE after all, for years they were the majority of absentee ballot voters for the democratic party......
We got questions from one Democrat without a commission, one West Virginian without a dictionary and one dead president without a country. ALL REAL CLASS ACTS.
Our representives need to be qualified for the positions they serve in and held accountable for their actions, good and bad. All questions raised here by myself and others are legitimate and should be answered by Mr. Desorbo. A couple of more questions for Mr. Desorbo: 9) Many smaller business locations around town remain vacant. What will he do in the next two years to bring in smaller businesses to fill these vacancies and to help existing small businesses survive and thrive in this economy? 10) Mayor Capone was involved with starting the wonderful Farmers Market during the Summer and Fall months. Will the town continue the Farmers Market this year and perhaps expand it?
He has accused him of strong arming members of B's & C's. I demand from him to show proff of such. Again I will tell him in my 12 plus years on one such commission I had no contact with Mr. DeSorbo regarding any application under review. And don't you just love his last remark. "Answer the people's question" Ya right!
It seems that no one what's to start a business or keep a business in this Town. Lets not hear that it is about the lease or another event. Its all about perception of the Town and will we be able to make money. Is tax relief a selling point to get a suitable business into our Town, Then go for it but be up front with the Residents. Sometimes you need to think out of the Box Meet with other surrounding Town Leaders see what they do to attract a new business
Let Desorbo answer the people's questions. Surely the man can speak for himself and doesn't need leashed barking dogs to stifle questions and comments as to his qualifications for the job, and his action plans going forward.
I hope we ain't cancelling "restuarant week"..... eeewww Big contribution!
Hey I hear maybe Haiti will accept you, if you bring the rum!
Ms. Weisberg asked for questions. I and others responded with questions. You responded with digs at Capone. What's the problem really? If you can't add anything to the conversation except digs and insults, stay out and let the man answer the questions. Trust me, Desorbo can handle himself. He doesn't need you barking at people. Raises Red Flags, you know?
I have a couple of questions: 1. Have you contacted BIG Y as to what their plans are for the ROUTE 80 land they purchased when A & P moved out? IF so, please elaborate. 2. Is there any state grants that the town can apply for that can help support the small business to open in our town? 3. We have no fast food restaurants on Rte 80 except for in the New Haven area. Have you contacted fast food restaurants such as Wendy's, Apple B's, TGI Friday's,etc to join our town? If so, then what was their reason as to why they didn't join our town? If not, then I would hope you would consider bringing those restaurants to RTE 80 so it will "HELP" thrieve the area. GOOD LUCK!
Don't threaten me with this bs about real names, Mr fakename. I am a resident of East Haven and a tax payer. If Desorbo has a pair and doesn't have anything to hide, he'll answer ALL of my questions.
"a pair" to post in their own name. Everybody else, tough. SO once again Patti, GOOD LUCK!
Maybe you can get a job as advisor.......LMAO