There are not two ways about this. Tourists WILL be turned off by this. If they wanted flashing lights, they would go to Cancun or Vegas (those guys do neon better). Locals will be turned off by the traffic mess.

Who is benefitting other than the mayor and Ramon's. How DARE she say that she cannot change it no matter what the public says. THAT SHOULD OUTRAGE PEOPLE. Seriously lady, who do you think (misguidedly) voted for you?