Imagine my surprise when I walked the quarter-mile out to my mailbox area to get my copy of the Town-Crier only to find that the newspaper had added a front page comic section — namely “Minto Reduces Plan By 2,000 Homes, Adding Commercial” (July 4). Of course, when a developer asks for the absurd and then decreases it to only the ludicrous, some will think, “Hey, they are listening.” Buffalo chips!
Minto West should be held to what they purchased and nothing more. Ever since their first publications in which they stated that they wanted to “enlighten and enliven” our area, they have shown nothing but disdain for the current residents. Now they want 2.1 million square feet of commercial — 8.94 times what is currently allowed.
The Board of County Commissioners and their hired staff at all levels should start to realize that this is our county, not just theirs. Resurrect the sector plan and tier system and make this county have lifestyle choices. Should Minto obtain anything above what they bought (2,996 units and 235,000 square feet of commercial) then it will be time for the citizens to follow the money and see if “Corruption County” still exists.
Come on, commissioners. Please have the intestinal fortitude to say no. It is a simple word and one that you should look up in the dictionary at the same time you are trying to figure out what “perpetuity” means.
I thank you for your time and consideration.
Dr. Bill Louda, Loxahatchee Groves
Bull Louda, another armchair entrepreneur at work.
What at Minto West is going to affect you or your lifestyle Bill?
You will never answer because you just post opinions about every other week but never follow up with rebuttals. Maybe because you have an ulterior motive perhaps?