[Vision2020] Council Far From Anti-Growth

[Matt Decker]

Would Mr. Stout or someone informed in this topic, please help me see how 
our council is not currently anti-growth. In fact since I am a voting 
citizen convince me why we should downsize growth, or think the current rate 
is overbaring.

Thanks
MD

>From: "Tom Hansen" <thansen at moscow.com>
>To: "Moscow Vision 2020" <vision2020 at moscow.com>
>Subject: [Vision2020] Council Far From Anti-Growth
>Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2006 16:01:06 -0800
>
> >From today's (March 13, 2006) Daily News with a special thnks to 
>Councilman
>Robert Stout -
>
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>Council far from anti-growth
>
>I have been somewhat surprised by the amount of false information being
>propagated about the new Moscow City Council's attitude towards growth and
>development in our community.  The mantra describing our efforts seems to 
>be
>"no growth" and "anti-business".  As far as my personal attitude, that
>couldn't be further from the truth.  I recognize the benefits of having a
>thriving business community and will always foster that.  However, I also
>recognize such things as a living wage, some regulations on business and
>developments, and supporting growth that protects Moscow's quality of life.
>
>When individuals in our community repeat the no-growth rhetoric there is a
>negative connotation that does not help our community thrive and prosper.
>The new council has been in office for about 60 days.  We have not approved
>any ordinances that could reasonably be construed as anti-business or
>no-growth.  The concept of the recently passed large retail ordinance has
>been in the works for quite some time.  The premise of this ordinance is 
>not
>to discourage large retail establishments from locating in our community,
>but rather bring them in as an equal partner in protecting the quality of
>life of our city.
>
>I was not elected to represent any one interest in this community.  I 
>wasn't
>elected to represent the realtors, the MCA, the chamber of commerce, the
>University of Idaho community, or downtown business.  I was elected to
>represent our community as a whole and make informed and fair decisions 
>that
>will keep our community economically and socially sustainable.  I intend to
>do that and hope you will join me in my efforts.
>
>Robert C. Stout
>Moscow
>
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>
>Thank you, Councilman Stout.
>
>Instead of alleging fault where no fault exists, I challenge the people of
>Moscow to support and evaluate our city council openly and fairly.
>
>If it is felt that the council could improve in certain areas, provide
>constructive criticism.  At the same time, if it is felt that the council 
>is
>performing their responsibilities in an exemplary manner, tell them.
>
>It's an old adage, people, and it has worked for limitless generations:
>
>"Don't tell me why I can't.  Tell me how I can."
>
>Seeya round town, Moscow.
>
>Tom Hansen
>Moscow, Idaho
>
>"The Pessimist complains about the wind, the Optimist expects it to change
>and the Realist adjusts his sails."
>- Unknown
>
>
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