I urge those who wish to use the Olympics to highlight their campaign to retain the Portland helicopter to think again.


We as a community must use this short period to attract future visitors and investment.


It is important the focus be on the sporting events and long-term legacy. To detract with local political issues, to portray unsubstantiated future dangers and to cajole visitors into signing petitions would cause immense damage.


For a few short weeks we must come together in promoting the benefits of the area and leave campaigning for another time.


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