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Was it even legal for Woodfin Town Commissioners to do what they did without going through the proper protocols???
There’s an election coming up, so we should really get answers from those guys (and ladies).
If this will negatively impact the health and public safety of nearby Asheville residents, I certainly hope that the City of Asheville will finally speak up to protect their taxpayers!
For those of you who mistakenly believe that all developers care about our health and public safety (or even wish to be decent human beings), you might want to check out this video when Bluffs developer is heard on a hot mic calling Woodfin Board members a ‘bunch of scumbags’.
https://youtu.be/VSl-iAa01hA?t=5736
I have a suggestion for any council members of Woodfin or Asheville who happen to read this…
When one municipality allows another to annex land for potential future development, there should be some sort of clause that the land being annexed still adhere to at least some of the guidelines that protect the health and safety of residents living in the municipality where the land perhaps should have remained. In business parlance, it’s called a ‘warm transfer’.
It’s just ludicrous that Woodfin does not have any steep slope rules and that they could potentially screw up the French Broad River that is vital to our entire community.
Attend Woodfin Town Commissioners Meeting on Tuesday, August 17th, at 6:30pm.
Woodfin residents are encouraged to speak during Public Comment.
Insist that the Town adopt zoning ordinances that protect the health and safety of residents and neighboring communities rather than unfairly favoring developers. We need better government now or different leaders soon (and there’s an election coming up!)
Woodfin Town Hall, Tuesday (August 17th) at 6:30pm
Corrupt or incompetent?
Yep, Woodfin.
Take Your Pick.
Dummies couldn’t even remember to adopt a comprehensive plan for their town.