Economic development would be good for the North Shore because it will bring jobs and affordable housing to our area.

If they increase the four or five hotels that they want to, then it will open up for many more jobs and the local people can stay here.

If it brings more jobs to town, it's alright. It doesn't bother me any. Everybody will get used to it.

Some people are spending 10 to 14 hours a day away from home.

It is much easier to be accepted if you play like everyone else, and you will get more jobs. It depends on where your values lie.

We've gotten 11 companies with a total of close to 800 jobs (since 1998). That doesn't include expansions, either. We're making progress. We've got the parks, and I think we're as prepared as a small community like ours can be.