Once a politician, always a politician.

You may want to reread my comment, I never said he was looking to use public funds for the project. Perhaps I was suggesting that in these tough economic times those private funds and foundation grants would provide greater benefit to our community if used on something less frivolous. Of course that would be what's best for the community but not in the best personal interests of ole' muppet Ernie. 

Maybe don't issue condescending comments "because of something as silly as not reading thouroughly (sic)"....