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As for fnanciaf feasibility and responsibility, I fnd it diffcult to reconcile spending two million dollars, <br /> money we don't have, to be put up in bond with interest, on a facility that cannot guarantee a positive <br /> fnancial return. I refer to written testimony by M. Eileen O'Hara- Wier, M.A., Economics wherein <br /> Exhibit D (attached) she details the economic viability of the irradiation plant proposal and offers <br /> appropriate alternatives of public spending to promote diversified agriculture. It makes logical sense <br /> to me that in the very least a serious, impartial, professional economic analysis be conducted on the <br /> opportunity, marketing and liability costs associated with the irradiation facility. To make any kind of <br /> responsible decision in the appropriation of such a large sum of money I believe it essential to put the <br /> horse before the cart and be absolutely sure we know all the implications. <br /> I know that the job you have as council member is not an easy one. You are not expelled to be <br /> experts in every aspect of all proposals and issues that come before you for decision. However, as a <br /> caring person and a responsible, honest, paid public servant you are given the task of determining the <br /> legitimacy of facts presented to you. I am sure the pressures of politics are enormous and in reality <br /> these pressures contribute daily to your decision making. I ask you to please keep in mind that your <br /> In 51 ~i i~l fvi ci i ivsl ~bligutiui i to LI us islui id is ~i is ul ; ~u~u diui isl up. I I is puL~hr wl iu clc~.lal y~~u <br /> depends and trusts you to consider the safety and health of all citizens. The coordinated efforts of <br /> productivity and preservation can be encouraged and need not be compromised. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> <br /> ~et E. Anderson <br /> ¦ <br /> <br />