My Take: Sending the $150 million Legislative Hall project back to the drawing board

Critics have pointed out that $150 million would build several new schools and address other needs in the state. A portion of the upgrade's cost  already has funding. 

Simply axing the project would make some people happy, but wouldn't solve significant problems.

Meeting space is lacking and the area as currently configured is not suitable for a state with one million people and a $6 billion budget. Moreover, upgrading old buildings is expensive, no matter their size, 

The configuration of a building designed for a  tiny state will never be ideal. 

As one of the 13 colonies, Delaware never aspired to match the  marble and granite palaces we see in states like Wisconsin, Texas and even lightly populated Idaho.

At minimum, the tunnel plan should be scrubbed. Other methods exist in enhancing security.  It is true that in the current political climate, an unhinged individual could do the unthinkable.

We have seen signs in the past that legislative leadership has become less responsive to individuals other than lobbyists stopping by. It's understandable, but  worrisome.

A solution for parking around Leg Hall has been needed for years and should still proceed.

The incoming governor may not get a warm welcome if he wades into the issue.

Meyer has no  legislative background and will face more than a few  supporters of  Bethany Hall-Long, a well-liked lieutenant governor and General Assembly veteran  whose backers remain unhappy with the tactics  of  the county executive's campaign.

Still, the  Meyer  should pursue the matter early on and develop a common-sense solution.  - Doug Rainey, chief content officer.