Mission Viejo's LA Olympics Goal (And Other Headlines)

When you think of Orange County, what usually comes to mind? For me, the first things I think of are Disneyland in Anaheim, Knott’s Berry Farm and Medieval Times in Buena Park.

Mission Viejo's plan to boost economy

City officials in Mission Viejo want their city to be known for something too — concierge-level service for Olympic athletes and their team.

My colleague Jill Replogle reported on how Mission Viejo Mayor (and former Olympic swimmer) Brian Goodell aims to revitalize the economy and create pride by encouraging athletes to use their facilities. According to city officials, Olympic athletes have trained there in the past, and they have recently renovated the Marguerite Aquatics Complex.

But, Jill wrote, the cost of this concierge service is still up in the air, as well as what could be the return of investment. They also still need to hire someone to take charge of sports tourism efforts.

Still, Goodell said the expected economic and community benefits could be huge.

"We have a lot of opportunities to use our facilities better, to create more opportunities for not only people to come here and enjoy this place, but also our residents to enjoy the feeling, the participation, and to come to watch some of the greatest athletes in the world compete,” he said.

But there are some people who aren’t quite sold on the idea. Read Jill’s story to learn why.

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