Brighton can be destination, not drive-through

There aren’t many communities that can offer a thriving agricultural economy alongside high-quality cultural arts and unique shopping and dining opportunities within a five- to 10-minute drive. In Brighton and the immediate surrounding areas, there is a wealth of unique activities to entertain and accommodate families, individuals, convention-goers and sporting-event participations. Best of all, these opportunities mean new revenue for the city, which can fund important expansion, development and infrastructure improvements.

In the past, Brighton often has been seen as just a drive-through community linking major interstate highways, or simply a convenient place to stop for gas. With all…