It's a great concept. I saw this house in the fall on a night tour and it's just amazing to see it now, just a few months later.

It was pretty obvious to everyone there that there was a significant group that had been part of that for a long time that felt like there were still possibilities.

The circumstances changed when I heard the other proposals.

I think the building needs to be used for economic development and I don't think Smoky Mountain Development has been able to accomplish that. They need that off their plate. It is in Haywood County so let Haywood County take it and make something out of it.

Do you really know the commissioners wishes unless we vote on something?

He got there late and I briefed him. I'm not sure he didn't follow my lead out there.