How did this tattoo shop restriction issue went from this, and our known position, to this?
I am sure that George (Wang), who spent $400(,000) to open his new parlor, would love to help out with no parlors within 1,000 feet of each other, no more than two per street etc. Hello?
I guess I should first apologize for investing in downtown Waukesha.
Second, we are neutral, we were briefly asked about tattoo regulation during our busy renovation, and believe me, the 2 sinks are not even half of the strict state regulation. City of Waukesha has no health department to regulate tattoo shops, the county took a pass, and the state is in charge. We have a conditional permit from the city.
Third, we are not interested at other known or hidden political agenda or fighting, nor aligned with any camp. We are pro-Waukesha. We are trying to be good neighbors, and if you have any question for me or the other two co-owners, please come down to talk to us and check out our "$400(,000)" renovation and the impossible upscale tattoo parlor.
Fourth, the distance thing has nothing to do with us, that was suggested by city planners on the March meeting. Perhaps one should read the minutes first. We figure we have no say with that since we are on a "conditional" permit.
Gosh, any person can write whatever, that is the freedom of speech, but when does uninformed opinion become slanderous?
As artists, we are not competing with anyone but ourselves. Do you know how many shops are there in Milwaukee and West Allis? Do you know how other communities find ways to keep tattoo parlors out? We just want a chance to do what we do, and because of the conditional permit process we were able to open. To think we want to limit others while we were given a chance to pursuit our dream is kinda ridiculous.
Quoting Forrest Gump, that is all I have to say about that. :)
It would have been nice if those shooting off their mouths would have been at a few plan commission meetings.
ReplyDeleteWhat is it Abraham Lincoln said?
"It is better to be silent and be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt"
George,
ReplyDeleteI think it was you who said:
"Talkers Talk...Doers Do!"
You've demonstrated that you are a doer and the talkers are jealous as they only talk.
Congratulations on your renovation and learn to ignore the criticism of the talkers.
See ya at your Grand Opening!
Mr. Wang,
ReplyDeleteHaving been in downtown for many years, you must be aware that there are two particular merchants and one certain gallery owner who are notorious for creating conflict in the downtown.
Their “M.O.” is to spread rumors, agitate the situation then sit back and watch and snicker as the controversy unfolds.
You would be wise to ignore any comments or criticism from them and keep doing what you are doing.
Take the high road and don’t engage in their fallacious antics.
Good luck in your endeavor.