Tag: Rauf Bolden
Rauf Bolden: Local government blocking solar development in Orange Beach?
History shows us an innovative mind, creating a glimpse of what is possible in the future, founding the basis of solar technology, salting the...
Rauf Bolden: Reflecting upon the midterm results in Orange Beach
Midterm reflects the election cycle. The middle of Mayor Tony Kennon’s term (2016-2018) saw one-third of the Orange Beach City Council try to leave,...
Rauf Bolden: Call for purchasing a public beach in Orange Beach
Buying beachfront property for the greater good of Orange Beach residents is not in sync with local government’s views of spending money without a...
Rauf Bolden: School delay in Orange Beach begs question – should...
Leaving people clutching their pearls, Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon announced another delay. The cost of building the new school was bid $20 million...
Rauf Bolden: Flood drainage in Orange Beach
Flooding in Bear Point, Orange Beach is a yearly occurrence. Tropical Storm Gordon, September 5, 2018, dumped five inches of rain, flooding my neighbor’s...
Rauf Bolden: Should you stay in Orange Beach during a hurricane?
Living on intimate terms with hurricane disaster is something Orange Beach residents accept, being mentally prepared, understanding how hurricanes work, securing their property against...
Rauf Bolden: Competing for employees in Orange Beach
The balance between available jobs and job openings keeps the economy rolling. Having more jobs than people to fill them is a problem, creating...
Rauf Bolden: We need a trauma center in Orange Beach
It is hard to miss the distinct sound of disappointment.
A stand-alone trauma center is not even in the planning stages, only bridges and roads,...
Rauf Bolden: Theory of economics in Orange Beach
The differences between theory and practice are often insurmountable, but Orange Beach may be the exception.
Community-oriented development started in late 2006 with the Horizon...
Rauf Bolden: Ecotourism as economic stimulus in Orange Beach
For many years, I have assured people that it is easy to be an expert on Orange Beach because there are really only two...
