Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Letter: Approving the asphalt plant is the right and legal thing to do

I want to thank the three members of City Council who voted in favor of allowing the subdivision on Feb. 18. Regardless of whose property it is, or what its use will be, the owners of that property have a right to subdivide their property, just like anyone else.

I also want to let the city council know what a benefit a new asphalt plant would be to the community. I own a paving company in Statesville, and I have a real understanding of the growth happening in the area.

There is no way for us to keep up with the demand if we only have a single source for asphalt.

We are very fortunate to have growth in this county while much of the rest of the country is struggling.

I believe we should thank our community leaders for their progressive view of new industry.

That is one of the reasons Statesville continues to grow.

I ask the city council to approve a special-use permit for Maymead’s new asphalt plant.

Not only will it help the pavers in the area, but it’s the right and legal thing to do.

Jimmy Moore
JEMS Paving & Grading
Statesville

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