'This Doan fella seems like a real piece of work, but his actions are on point for a government official
Let me make a bet with taxpayer money and if it goes wrong, we will seize the man’s house and the equipment in the bar. If it goes well, I can parade around calling myself an economic growth genius and apply for a job in a bigger City. It’s literally heads I win, tails you lose.
The title of our story is a line from a story titled "Elk Grove City Council Enters the Business of Lending to Business" from the site Right Religion, Politics, and Culture: Explained and Defined.
It was referred to Elk Grove News by a reader who conducted an internet search for much-ballyhooed Slow and Low, which is a new barbeque restaurant that recently opened in Old Town-Historic Downtown Elk Grove, thanks to Elk Grove taxpayers.
Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen, along with the city's economic development department, led by Darrell Doan, boosted the opening of the new eatery. The city's social media feeds described the new restaurant as "not just another restaurant opening; it is a vital component of the multi-year Railroad Street Redevelopment Project. This ambitious initiative reflects the city's commitment to revitalizing its legacy business districts."
Not surprisingly, Singh-Allen and her entourage, including Doan, Councilmember Darren Suen and several city staffers, were treated to an exclusive preview. We wonder if they paid for their meal out of their pocket or if it was gratis - If so, we'll be keeping an eye on their statements of economic interest next year.
Regardless, the story highlight's the city's loan guarantee, which Mr. Doan spearheaded. Here is an excerpt from their story:
"This Doan fella seems like a real piece of work, but his actions are on point for a government official. Let me make a bet with taxpayer money and if it goes wrong, we will seize the man’s house and the equipment in the bar. If it goes well, I can parade around calling myself an economic growth genius and apply for a job in a bigger City. It’s literally heads I win, tails you lose.
The entire story can be viewed here.To highlight Doan's job performance, watch the video below. When asked by Elk Grove City Councilmember Kevin Spease to highlight some of the economic development department's accomplishments, after being interrupted by the loud bellowing laughter of Mayor Singh-Allen, Doan was absolutely flummoxed.
It will be interesting to watch the progress of this establishment. One thing is for sure, given the high prices at the restaurant, and all the additional Measure E money that will be generated, the establishment fits into the city's current focus to goose sales tax revenues and set aside any effort that might bring high-paying jobs to Elk Grove.
