Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2013 01:31:54 -0400 (EDT)
From: mphorn22
Subject: Ounce of Prevention re Chatham Park?
Ounce of Prevention re Chatham Park?
Developers from Cary have proposed a huge development project between Pittsboro proper and Jordan Lake. It encompasses 7001 acres and plans to increase our population from our current 5000 people to 55,000 people over the next 30 years. Our mayor and board of commissioners are in the deliberation phase.
In the town meeting at CCCC several months ago, the vast majority of community speakers reiterated what many people said in written communications: “go slow.†Only a small handful of us said “don’t do it†or “I
don’t want it.†Weeks before the meeting I heard people saying in so many words, “Change or progress is inevitable†or “I’m glad I won’t live to see it.†It was as if everyone were bowing and bending subserviently to “authority.†At the CCCC meeting, there was a gloomy pall over the room that felt like everyone was resigned to this perceived inevitability. Even the Triangle Land Conservancy’s president said “go slow†while urging the commissioners to take into account the negative effect the project would have on wildlife. Everyone seemed to be overly concerned with being nice or being tactful to our town leaders.
Tact is important; it takes into account another person’s feelings. But in order for the truth behind it to be received, the listener has to go beneath the surface and really hear the underlying intent. I don’t think our mayor and commissioners are hearing “don’t do it†when any speaker or writer says “go slow.†They are listening to our details, yes. However, they are also continuing to have meetings and deliberations on the developer’s proposal. It seems like they have been hearing “go slow†as “I’m ok with the project, but take time to figure out how to do it all.†In other words, they hear “go ahead with it.†They are not hearing “stop!â€
Like everything else in life, tact can be taken to the extreme and thus be a detriment. It is time for us to be very clear and direct about our true feelings about this huge project. If you feel that our leaders should veto the entire Chatham Park proposal, now is the time to tell them very directly, “I don’t want Chatham Park at all. Veto it!†Now is the time to say that, before any rezoning is done and before any part of the process is started. www.pittsboronc.gov
There is an old saying, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.†In this case, “an ounce of prevention is worth 10 tons and 7001 acres and 100 years of cure.†If you want our mayor and commissioners to veto Chatham Park, call or write them today. Don’t wait. Don’t be meek. Don’t mince words. Whether or not you voice detailed concerns, please be direct in saying: “Veto the Chatham Park project.â€
YOU COULD NOT BE MORE RIGHT! THE VAST MAJORITY OF CITIZENS OF CHATHAM COUNTY OPPOSE THIS.
So, why are our “so-called” representatives not listening? Money? Power? Do not care about the quality of life in Chatham County? And, what about water issues?
Our environment, forest, plants, wildlife, birds, and humans will suffer if this plan is approved.
I love the RURAL atmosphere, culture and environment. If you want to live in “city” go to Cary, Apex, Durham, Raleigh or wherever.
It may be well and good for pottery crafters and govt. leeches to love the primitive life ,…but for the rest of us smart progress is a growing economy and increased monetary income.
It’s good for the people, it’s good for our county base, and it’s good for the environment.
If you want to live in mud huts and smoke weed, move to Mexico, where live is so much better.
JS
I am neither of the above. Just love unspoiled country. Further, I am far better educated than you. Unless you happen to have 5 degrees and Doctor behind your name.
Not sure how you think this development is good for Chatham County or unspoiled country. Maybe you need to move to Wake County. Or maybe go to a large metropolis.
Truth is you obviously want monetary benefits more than taking care of the environment. We are just borrowing the earth. It is our responsibility to take care of it and preserve it for the next 7 generations. So how much silver are you betraying this wonder, beautiful country for?l
Jane, I agree with you 100% on the education comment. I moved in in 1987 and love it. I’m afraid regardless of how I feel, Chatham County will change. Why do people take comments out of context as the person did who commented on your comment on the Chatham Chatlist. Why can’t we be part of the solution and not part of the problem?