Well, there certainly is no shortage of dummies who think that a small group of “economic developers” can bring prosperity to a town better than the free market can. Burnet has the same cancer!
I will say, their website is nicer and their free giveaway land looks nicer and is already done!
Here is an article from September 2021:
Construction is progressing at the U.S. 281 South Commercial Park site, located at the corner of Houston Clinton Drive and 281 South in Burnet. Work began in late August.
The 13-acre park will include about six commercial lots and potentially a hotel.
The site is being prepared on spec by the Burnet Economic Development Corp.
No businesses have signed on as of yet, but, in his weekly report, Burnet City Manager David Vaughn said the city has received a number of calls from interested parties.
“The City has received a number of calls from interested parties”.
LOL. Where have I heard that one before? Oh yeah.
Even City manager David Vaughn knows “The Lie That Keeps On Giving”! They must teach that line at City Manager’s School.
Since the article was 8 months ago, I decided to email David and see if these super hot in-demand properties were still available! After all, LEDC Prez Talbert keeps telling us there is just NO commercial property anywhere around here!
What did Vaughn tell me? Here it is:
“We still own the entire 13 acres on 281 south and we have an 8 acre lot and a 3.4 acre lot left out of the original 21 acres on Hwy 29 East.”
Gee, you mean nobody has knocked down your door yet? Even though you are arguably closer to civilization like Austin and Marble Falls? Color me shocked.
Hey Cour! Why don’t you go hit up those Burnet idiots to invest in your Eco-Turd scam? I bet they would bite!