Mike Patrick on water vote

Due to an email glitch, Councilman Patrick was not given the opportunity to reply to “Why Did You Vote Yes/No?” on moving forward with the City’s water system. He was one of the four who voted in favor of the motion to move ahead with a new treatment system. Here, finally, is his reply:

“I voted in favor of the motion to move ahead with a new water treatment facility in Ocean Shores because it simply was time to do so and because the proposal was in the best interests of the citizens of Ocean Shores.  The issue is not a new one and this Council and other Council’s have wrestled with finding solutions to improving our drinking water in Ocean Shores.  We can argue the merits of City versus County water forever about  improving the quality of drinking water in our community without taking the appropriate action.  The majority of the Council, including yours truly, decided to move forward with a plan that we believe will resolve water quality problems.  With the possibility of grants the costs of doing so may be substantially reduced.  Regardless, something had to be done and I am comfortable with my decision to vote in favor of the motion for a new water treatment facility.”

Mike Patrick