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October 21, 2016 | Cannon Beach Gazette | cannonbeachgazette.com • 7A Candidates expressed diff ering views on housing and tourism Candidates from Page 1A The ‘Cannon Beach way’ City role in housing Candidates support the city purchase of the former ele- mentary school property and making it a community space, if possible. While noting the school’s “nostalgic and histor- ical” importance, Florer said the property is within the tsuna- mi zone but could be used as a park or for smaller gatherings. Candidates said they sup- port reopening an elementary school in town but not in the tsunami zone. When asked how they value citizen advisory boards, Ogilvie said advisory groups like the budget committee and e-prep are crucial in making necessary decisions. Florer, who has been involved in the discussion of a potential e-prep committee restructure, agreed that citizen advisory boards are important. Asked to defi ne the “Can- non Beach way,” Ogilvie said civic participation has driven the best decisions in town. “If you feel impassioned about an issue going to come up for a vote, please partici- pate,” he said. Florer praised the involve- ment of residents, including many in the room. “I want to see us remain thinkers,” McCarthy said. “I don’t want to see a bunch of sheep out there.” Answering what makes Cannon Beach special, the candidates agreed it was the people. “I’ve met the best peo- ple I’ve ever met in my life,” Ogilvie said. Candidates agreed the city should have some role in fa- cilitating affordable housing. “I’m not a big fan of big government, but I do think government has a place in helping parts of our society that need a little more help,” Florer said, adding that city government could help search for solutions before stepping in directly. McCarthy said affordable housing is needed to have “the life and diversity we want” and the city is responsible for providing some housing for fi rst responders. “Many folks that work for the city are unable to afford houses here,” Ogilvie said. “I would like to see business members being able to step up if they are that interested in having some type of housing for their employees.” Addressing how service industry employees could af- ford the workforce housing recommended by the task force, Ogilvie said the units would be available to those making less than median in- come. McCarthy said a connec- tion between short-term rent- als and affordable housing exists in that renting a home short-term derives income and therefore increases home values, making them less af- fordable. Florer, whose wife Tami Florer owns Cannon Beach Property Management, said short-term rentals have little effect on affordable housing. “If people don’t rent their houses, many of them will just be second homes,” he said. Ogilvie agreed proper- ty owners currently renting homes out short-term are unlikely to rent homes long- term at affordable prices, but Nancy McCarthy ‘We have to decide if we want to maintain a small village arts atmosphere … or … become a high-end desti- nation resort. I’d like to see us pre- serve our village atmosphere.’ Herb Florer ‘Many of the business owners are residents and part of this com- munity. Many of those visitors are coming year after year. I think they’re part of the community here as well.’ said for people simply renting out their house, there could be a way to “incentivize rent- ing houses out to people who need it.” Business and tourism Each candidate supports allowing recreational marijua- na shops in town. In Novem- ber, a ballot measure will ask residents whether recreation- al marijuana sales should be prohibited in Cannon Beach. “It’s going to be on the bal- lot and citizens will decide,” Florer said. “If there’s a de- mand in town, then hopeful- ly there would be a store that would be in good taste and fi t in town.” “They have to follow strict state regulations and also have to follow our own ordinances, including design review,” Mc- Carthy said. “I do not see any reason why marijuana should not be sold in town.” Candidates had slightly different ideas on Cannon Beach as a tourist destination. Ogilvie said many depend on business from tourists for their livelihood. Brandon Ogilvie ‘I think the best we can do to welcome people to this town and at the same time try to create an atmosphere that is workable for those of us that live here.’ “I’m confl icted at almost all times but it’s what we are,” he said. “I think the best we can do to welcome people to this town and at the same time try to create an atmosphere that is workable for those of us that live here.” McCarthy said the city needs to fi nd a solution to balancing tourism with the year-round community. “We have to decide if we want to maintain a small village arts atmosphere that we have or if we’re going to become a high-end destination resort,” she said. “I’d like to see us preserve our village atmo- sphere.” Florer said tourism is iden- tifi ed in the comprehensive plan as part of the town’s economy, and he is unsure if confl ict exists between the business and residential “vil- lage” parts of town. “Many of the business owners are residents and part of this community,” he said. “Many of those visitors are coming year after year. I think they’re part of the community here as well.” Many ways to get your Halloween haunt on Frightful fun in Cannon Beach By Lyra Fontaine Cannon Beach Gazette With live entertainment, costume contests and even selfi e sticks, there are many ways to get in the Halloween spirit this year. Kick off Halloween ear- ly at the Coaster Theatre with “Spooktacular Sunday” on Oct. 23. An open house from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. of- fers trick-or-treating, costume prizes, treats and seasonal ac- tivities (think apple bobbing). Looking for a unique cos- tume? The theatre is selling and giving away costumes, props, furniture pieces and oddities at the open house. From 10:30 a.m. to noon, learn how the backstage mag- ic happens at a free workshop with Patrick Lathrop and Nancy McCarthy. On Saturday, Oct. 29, come in costume to the Coast- er Theatre’s Halloween Bash, which features a performance by international touring artist and classical-word guitarist Aaron Larget-Caplan. Revel- ries include a costume com- petition, belly dance presen- tation by local groups and a preview of the upcoming performance “The Complete Works of Williams Shake- speare (Abridged) [Revised].” Doors open at 6:30 and the show begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 or $20 online or via box offi ce at 503-436- 1242. From 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Saturday, the Cannon Beach American Legion is hosting The Dance of the Dead 2 fea- turing DJs DeadMoeFunk, DeadSpinoza and Misty Turn- Up-To-Death. Capture the night with a photo booth and selfi e stick. The best-dressed will have the opportunity to win a $100 costume contest prize. The Oct. 29 event is $10 at the door and ages 21-plus. PUBLIC MEETINGS Thursday, Oct. 27 E. Gower St. Cannon Beach Planning Commis- sion, 6 p.m., City Hall, 163 E. Gower St. Thursday, Nov. 17 Friday, Oct. 28 Cannon Beach Parks Committee, 9 a.m., 163 E. Gower St. Cannon Beach Emergency Pre- paredness Committee, 10 a.m., City Hall, 163 E. 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