“It's great to bring in new business and new industry, but probably the most important thing is to keep the industry you have. That's a part of an industrial package that sometimes gets forgotten.”
“The grant money helps, along with money from Sea Ray and from nearby developers, to create a high-tech system to scrub and clean the stacks so there isn't a problem.”
“It is one of those rare instances where government was able to operate like a private business and provide a savings to the taxpayers. The state got what it needed and, in the process, it provided what the airport needed for further development.”
“We're not dying to get into the water business. In fact, we got into it kind of reluctantly with Beverly Beach. To look out for the long-term interests of the county, we feel we need a seat at the table.”