The Issue

December 11, 2002

Should the county enter into mediation with the group of developers challenging the comp plan even though the plan has been approved by DCA?

  • County planning staff has worked for over 4 years to write the plan.
  • DCA has found the plan to be in total compliance with state requirements.
  • The plan provides for orderly growth instead of sprawl.
  • Most new growth will be connected to city services, within an Urban Services Line (USL) and, therefore, will reduce the level of pollution.
  • Even though they have been led to believe otherwise, farmers will not be affected, and they *will* be able to leave the land to their children.

    Background

    Sun - July 23, 2002

    Sun - December 13, 2002

    Carr Letter

    McSherry Letter

    Adams Letter

    Door

    Top

The Vote

Commissioner

Yes

No
Byerly, Vice-Chair X
ChestnutX 
Long, ChairX 
PinkosonX 
Wheat X

Mediation meetings are to continue on January 6, and January 13, 2003 There is time to Contact County Commissioners and let them know what you think should be done.

***Sun links were active - December 14, 2002

Designed and written by Ellie Schwab