Much has been said about Candidate Camp’s “I could build it (municipal complex) downtown for $2 million.”
The only problem is- did he really say that?
There is a long way from running for an office and holding that office, and the candidate often says things that the elected official later regrets.
Here is some audio from the Rob Roberson/Dan Camp debate from 4 years ago.:
[podcast]http://www.starkville-now.com/media/Podcasts/2008_April_DanCamp-2milliondollars.mp3[/podcast]
So Camp said that Olive Branch built a facility for $3.2 million. Subtract out $1.5 million for the differences between the Starkville and OB plans, and you are left with $2 million, which should build a nice police station.
But did he say HE could build it for $2 million? I’m not really hearing that.
Some entertainment while you ponder:
As I remember, DC made this comment (as a heckler) at a town hall meeting before he entered the mayoral race. And I believe he made the statement that he could build for one million, not two.