More than one month since City Council adopted its June 25 resolution declaring the Wonderland site an “Area in Need of Rehabilitation",” official communication from the city has been almost nonexistent.

As a result, the public has to piece together conflicting comments made by the city and developer to the press, and is left to wonder if the city will keep its word and truly seek a compromise, or if it was just a mirage all along.

Three years ago, Ocean City had very few organized citizen advocacy groups. Today we have several — some narrowly focused on a single lot or a single decision, others focused on government process, transparency, and long-term planning. In the opinion of those of us working hard for positive change at Ocean City 2050, this increased involvement at the local level is a very good thing.

To the Editor:

Every Ocean City taxpayer and resident should read what Eustice Mita had to say about those who opposed his luxury hotel. It was published in the July 8 edition of the Sentinel. He speaks of how little he thinks people “contribute” to the community who are not members of the Chamber of Commerce, Asbury Avenue or Boardwalk merchants organizations.