He was pretty much trampled by his colleagues, with Mayor Dave Golonski dismissing all his concerns, Jess Talamantes calling the deal “a no-brainer,” Gary Bric basically telling Gordon to shut up and Emily Gabel-Luddy asking: “What do you think is the risk for the city in the purchase and renovation of property that is welcomed by the community … are you backing away from your commitment to the community?”
“It's amazing how you people put words into my mouth,” Gordon responded, having noted it was “clear we don't want to ask too many questions.”
Gordon has reflected on what happened and still wonders what the pitfalls are, why staff or Lycee officials never mentioned the financing deal earlier and why his colleagues didn't care.
