Questioning

Well, this morning, after a phone conversation with someone, I began to question whether or not the article I wrote was appropriate...whether or not I should have identified myself as being associated with Center Chapel. Then, a couple of things happened that gave me confirmation that I had done the right thing.

Driving downtown, I saw several protestors of the Ag Park zoning surrounding the county building. Then, I decided to drive to Shideler. As soon as I turned down the "main drag," I was overwhelmed by the numbers of "No Re-Zone" signs throughout this small community. My heart broke for this community...This is a community that already doesn't have much. The homes are not fancy. The cars parked outside the homes are not fancy. The people out working in their yards looked tired. My heart ached. I realized that I had done the right thing. These people need people to stand up for them. If this zoning goes through, the lives of these people will be drastically changed...whether or not CAFO's come into the park or not. I thought, imagine if this were being proposed to go around County Village or Carrington Woods. Would people remain silent?

I am a bit at ease after reading an article in today's Star Press where Tom Jarvis, who is heading up the City-County Planning Commission, said they really need more time to make a sound recommendation.