Parrot Island Water Park

Called the park a money pit, said the city should have fixed water meters instead of buying water slides, and again promoted his candidacy.

Demanded a forensic audit before any operating funds are paid and questioned how the city could know it owes $144,000.

Relayed a resident's comment that the city shouldn't be in the entertainment business, then suggested exploring a sale to a private developer.

Said the park is a hole that keeps getting deeper, the new water slides still aren't installed, and it's okay to stop and learn the lesson.

Asked the board to postpone the vote until the city attorney rules on whether ARM can be held financially responsible for the shortfall.

Said a forensic audit — not agreed-upon procedures — is needed before writing any more checks.

Said not one more dime should go to the park until a forensic audit is done and the county agrees to pay its half.

Called on the board to apologize for past mistakes, vote no, and wait for the county's action before committing city money.

Presented financials showing the water park heading toward insolvency with a projected $307,000+ year-end loss that the city must reimburse under contract, driven by attendance declines and a pump failure.

Opposed the no-bid contract for the water slide addition on a 4-3 vote, questioned how the contractor became qualified after the open bid process, and asked for updates on the city administrator search.