Mall makeover is welcome; don’t focus on new name

Published 12:46 pm Thursday, June 14, 2012

Speaking of an “Auburn” city, I would surmise the taxpayers of Auburn Hills, Mich., home of the NBA’s Detroit Pistons, aren’t complaining about the income generated by its team with the nearby big-city name. It’s probably more likely Detroit residents aren’t happy the team isn’t located in their city.

The Supermall is due for a makeover, and instead of focusing on the business investment in our fine city, many people seem to feel slighted by the naming association with Seattle.

Hey, if you want people to be interested in Auburn, why not give them reason to stay and explore the city of Auburn? Come for the Outlet Mall|Seattle, stay for the Visit|Auburn.

The apparent chips on the shoulders of the Auburn-ists make us look like we have an inferiority complex.

I like Auburn. I like living in Auburn. I look forward to The Outlet Collection|Seattle.

– Scott Wingate