UPDATE: I have met this evening with several downtown business leaders and the view is opposite from the leaders that I met with last evening. Their view is that downtown re-development may now fast forward. Only time will reveal who is right or wrong.

With the news stories about Scott West and the allegations and charges of possible illegal activity involving the West’s downtown businesses. I specfically was in downtown tonight and talked with indivdiual business owners to determine the impact of the Scott West allegations. Remember, accused -vs- guilty.

The greatest fear is the impact this will have in downtown re-development, Scott West was instrumental in promoting downtown re-development and Sundown in the City and working with Ashley Capps to continue bringing crowds into downtown.

If he is found guilty, he should be sentenced to the maximum sentence allowed. Is downtown re-development in jeopardy?

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