Opinion

Letter: Valid reasons for anger over proposed rezoning

Posted May 04, 2023 1:00 am

We are angry to be facing a rezoning by Hampshire to allow another industrial megasite right outside our neighborhood. One that would bring hazardous materials, dirty diesel emissions, additional noise and light pollution, added semi-truck traffic, and health risks, within yards of our homes.

We are angry at what this will cost us when our well water gets contaminated, when our property values drop, and when we face health issues.

We are angry the landowner is pushing for the re-zoning when it won't affect him or be in his back yard.

As a group, we will be fighting for our livelihoods at the next Planning and Zoning Commission public hearing on May 8, being held at the Hampshire Middle School at 560 S. State St.

Anyone wishing to support us is welcome.

Curt and Anita Walden

Huntley

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