Editor,

I have been seeing letters about a lift that would take people to or from the Langley marina. I think this would be a good addition to our city by the sea.

There has been talk for years about bringing people up to the town from the marina so that they can easily spend their money in Langley. This kind of traffic would help our businesses and we really need a shot in the arm of this kind. The recession hit Langley businesses hard and many shops closed over the years. I still see this happening. Times are better but they are still tough in Langley.

People who moor at our marina talk positively about the Everett and Oak Harbor marinas because they cater to the needs of boaters. I think we should try to cater to their needs also and in the process benefit from the money this would bring to the town.

I have seen some letters to the editor that paint a lift from the marina in scary terms. I am bewildered by this kind of thinking as it makes a lift into a tragedy of huge proportions not unlike a visitation from Godzilla. Try a bit of positive thinking instead.

The lift could bring funds to our city, enjoyment to citizens who could partake of the view. Then again I like the idea so that I can get my walk to the marina, enjoy myself and avoid the hill on my walk back up to town. We have the grant to pay for the lift so step out in faith and go for it!

MARALIE JOHNSON

Langley