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RE: Utter Chaos In This (Otherwise) Peaceful Place

in #story3 years ago

That looks like a really beautiful place! That is too bad about the rentals causing such chaos. You would think that the city council would be able to put something in place to limit that. I know they do in other places. It might be a situations where they saw the tourist dollar signs and didn't realize how bad it would be. The city probably isn't complaining though if the tax base went up that much. More money in their pockets.

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It's amazing here @bozz. I could get so used to waking up to these views every day.

I can imagine the local government is loving the windfall of revenue being generated by these Airbnbs, so much so that they probably overlook the inconveniences to the locals. The small business owners love the tourist revenue as well. I noticed a candidate running for city council here is promising to fight to strike a better balance for locals. The wheels of government move so slowly but hopefully the quality of life improves soon for the locals and a better balance can be struck.

It's always about balance isn't it? I am glad that you are having a great time. My wife and I get a chance to do some travel here in a bit, so I am looking forward to that. It will be short, but well worth it.

Yes, Sir, it always comes down to balance. I'm glad you two have a chance to get away. I hope you enjoy it!