Is The Barrett-Jackson Auction Deal Really Done?
BARRETT-JACKSON AUCTION COMING TO TOWN?![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd1G4-aedouHG5-wSS1RDoRdKrhTtGlAnzbVyYSr55TYYB2SF-MLK8WO2dQY-A11a8DCwuw9Sw9Fu2-2Kh3sVUKwxj9F9zjz8FXiLCD7tYkRws6Hclxm2cG6TulUbqeevRKecY/s320/Barrett-Jackson+logo.jpg)
Tonight, at the Costa Mesa City Council meeting, Councilman Eric Bever took a few minutes to pat himself on the back for whatever minimal role he played in the recently-announced coup of the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction agreeing to come to the Orange County Fairgrounds sometime next year - probably in the late spring.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigvgb5bR9I8dY12qibC2YE_k5-TV1pPojq_brNcLi4duq73E9uM4QG9Xb-GOGxd8gFhnUSrS-RXj5DVrT_JeiC2sIP8Ea0Q_Qgg4xbYPAOIo6LJjArvynsLb-mvDpQoQnjLmjr/s320/money+pot.jpg)
AUCTION COULD BE A WINDFALL FOR THE CITY
I agree that having the Barrett-Jackson auction come to town will very likely be a large financial benefit to our city. Millions of dollars are typically bid on cars at these events and it should bring many visitors to our city.
FRICTION AT THE FAIRGROUNDS![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5_0nFmzeU3aoQYh3DKg-LmaIrQn6MXgIglAyTjQaLKPpEgIhLwzs-rHW43nWoi_xAUT5l1KEMOAqJCAc-V1d28LVdEffg-PpMNn3XPrvE3AU2XgmL7LPUKLrMDm1vBjUdqKQY/s320/2+guys+arguing.jpg)
However, all is not happiness and light across the street from City Hall. A new blog, OC UNFAIR, recently popped up and is being used to vent some pent-up anger about issues at the Fairgrounds - primarily against Steve Beazley, the head honcho at the Fairgrounds. Allegations have been made on this blog that Beazley and Fair Board Director and local political king-maker Dave Ellis are trying to manipulate the process to basically have the state sell the fairgrounds to themselves.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWKOlPVxi9VydnMPP3wzZ96d1r7YupAXaCJ-HM5yJ18PBSCj9_ok8f9TwiUMKWr9pUc0io3vx7pCFQ2Dw3M1cdj2SUP4KD0UNwcwjfuj-tWEID0T5I2OCian2N4_2hk8wiji3G/s320/opposing+views.jpeg)
A DIFFERENT VIEW OF THE BARRETT-JACKSON AUCTION
Thanks to a heads-up from that site we were referred to a link which includes a long discussion of the complications of the Barrett-Jackson Auction as it affects existing businesses on the Fairgrounds site and the Fair itself. You can read that article HERE.
WHO IS PAYING ATTENTION?![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgS6HiVmAwDZ1h5nTXYHeKjs05bJ9wMrxpr1zH8BkY2DR3BLSWYB5eWOBmEaoWT86q9sK2NhZKNwgbV6KClh9pQRF5HUw3Ld5Xbrxmjir2HeNZkEYGWCEmRbrmoUeENIkJPvAp/s320/man+with+magnifying+glass.jpg)
It seems to me that a whole lot more attention is due in this matter. The Fair Board is appointed by the governor and has a history of handing out gratuities to pals in the form of free concert tickets and other amenities. Is there, as is implied, a concerted effort to hamper existing businesses at the Fairgrounds to grease the skids of a potential sale? If so, who's in line to benefit the most from this? Beazley? Ellis? Other board members?
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1t2VDOznbRfrOELM2-f2TS2OyxS77SPm6ZFS2p_pkgMjj8B6W68x8HCSfQGuAvZ88UJLsiPyQktkGTXkozap7yRP9om_HgLhmP0NUPvspXFgp-rOTrZqxR6GwDH0o8EUwAJz_/s200/questions%3F.jpg)
WHERE DOES THE CITY STAND?
The City of Costa Mesa has a lot to lose depending on how this process goes. Perhaps our elected leaders should be taking a look at this situation to be sure the city's interests are being protected.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd1G4-aedouHG5-wSS1RDoRdKrhTtGlAnzbVyYSr55TYYB2SF-MLK8WO2dQY-A11a8DCwuw9Sw9Fu2-2Kh3sVUKwxj9F9zjz8FXiLCD7tYkRws6Hclxm2cG6TulUbqeevRKecY/s320/Barrett-Jackson+logo.jpg)
Tonight, at the Costa Mesa City Council meeting, Councilman Eric Bever took a few minutes to pat himself on the back for whatever minimal role he played in the recently-announced coup of the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction agreeing to come to the Orange County Fairgrounds sometime next year - probably in the late spring.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigvgb5bR9I8dY12qibC2YE_k5-TV1pPojq_brNcLi4duq73E9uM4QG9Xb-GOGxd8gFhnUSrS-RXj5DVrT_JeiC2sIP8Ea0Q_Qgg4xbYPAOIo6LJjArvynsLb-mvDpQoQnjLmjr/s320/money+pot.jpg)
AUCTION COULD BE A WINDFALL FOR THE CITY
I agree that having the Barrett-Jackson auction come to town will very likely be a large financial benefit to our city. Millions of dollars are typically bid on cars at these events and it should bring many visitors to our city.
FRICTION AT THE FAIRGROUNDS
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5_0nFmzeU3aoQYh3DKg-LmaIrQn6MXgIglAyTjQaLKPpEgIhLwzs-rHW43nWoi_xAUT5l1KEMOAqJCAc-V1d28LVdEffg-PpMNn3XPrvE3AU2XgmL7LPUKLrMDm1vBjUdqKQY/s320/2+guys+arguing.jpg)
However, all is not happiness and light across the street from City Hall. A new blog, OC UNFAIR, recently popped up and is being used to vent some pent-up anger about issues at the Fairgrounds - primarily against Steve Beazley, the head honcho at the Fairgrounds. Allegations have been made on this blog that Beazley and Fair Board Director and local political king-maker Dave Ellis are trying to manipulate the process to basically have the state sell the fairgrounds to themselves.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWKOlPVxi9VydnMPP3wzZ96d1r7YupAXaCJ-HM5yJ18PBSCj9_ok8f9TwiUMKWr9pUc0io3vx7pCFQ2Dw3M1cdj2SUP4KD0UNwcwjfuj-tWEID0T5I2OCian2N4_2hk8wiji3G/s320/opposing+views.jpeg)
A DIFFERENT VIEW OF THE BARRETT-JACKSON AUCTION
Thanks to a heads-up from that site we were referred to a link which includes a long discussion of the complications of the Barrett-Jackson Auction as it affects existing businesses on the Fairgrounds site and the Fair itself. You can read that article HERE.
WHO IS PAYING ATTENTION?
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgS6HiVmAwDZ1h5nTXYHeKjs05bJ9wMrxpr1zH8BkY2DR3BLSWYB5eWOBmEaoWT86q9sK2NhZKNwgbV6KClh9pQRF5HUw3Ld5Xbrxmjir2HeNZkEYGWCEmRbrmoUeENIkJPvAp/s320/man+with+magnifying+glass.jpg)
It seems to me that a whole lot more attention is due in this matter. The Fair Board is appointed by the governor and has a history of handing out gratuities to pals in the form of free concert tickets and other amenities. Is there, as is implied, a concerted effort to hamper existing businesses at the Fairgrounds to grease the skids of a potential sale? If so, who's in line to benefit the most from this? Beazley? Ellis? Other board members?
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1t2VDOznbRfrOELM2-f2TS2OyxS77SPm6ZFS2p_pkgMjj8B6W68x8HCSfQGuAvZ88UJLsiPyQktkGTXkozap7yRP9om_HgLhmP0NUPvspXFgp-rOTrZqxR6GwDH0o8EUwAJz_/s200/questions%3F.jpg)
WHERE DOES THE CITY STAND?
The City of Costa Mesa has a lot to lose depending on how this process goes. Perhaps our elected leaders should be taking a look at this situation to be sure the city's interests are being protected.
Labels: Barett-Jackson, Orange County Fair
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