(See announcement below regarding April 28 “safe space” town hall for citizens opposed to proposed county-wide projects)
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” ― Margaret Mead
We understand – sometimes it feels as though the cards are stacked against us. But the numbers of concerned PWC citizens are growing each day. We know that the facts, and the science, are on our side. We know that it is not good land use policy driving us off of this environmental cliff, but rather short-term tunnel vision, mixed with greed. To develop over your best environmental assets: the Agricultural Zones, the Rural Crescent that promotes farming, that protects clean drinking water, that protects National Parks/hallowed ground, and that is one of our best mitigation tools against climate change….is completely nonsensical. We will not be fooled into believing that developing these areas is good for the county, the region, the state, or the country.
Prince William County 2021 – 2040 Strategic Plan – Goal 6 Sustainable Growth: “Prince William County stands out in the region as having access to an abundance of natural resources, diverse housing, and employment opportunities. Located between the Piedmont and the Potomac, the County is both geographically and socially diverse. These unique factors have led to exponential growth which is forecast to continue as the County rises in prominence in the region. Therefore, it is crucial that future growth be planned in a sustainable manner which focuses on ensuring the social, economic, and environmental health of the county and its residents. The objectives outlined in this focus area are aimed at establishing Prince William County as a leader in sustainability through expansion of agriculture and agritourism, land conservation and preservation, promotion of clean and renewable energy consumption, increased focus on recycling and reuse of materials, and finally preservation of the county’s rich and diverse cultural history.”
When so many citizens are voicing their concerns, it is the role of elected leadership to listen!
Chair Randall from Loudoun County should be speaking to our Board:
“We’re supposed to be the representatives of the people,” Randall said. “How dare us decide that we know better than all of these people. How dare us. Who do we think we are? We serve them, and in this case it’s possible that five of us have decided that the voice of the people does not matter.”
APRIL 28 — 6:30 – 9 PM
Help spread the word about the 4/28 Town Hall to your own neighborhood by distributing this easy-to-print flyer!
“UNLESS someone like you cares a whole awful lot,
Nothing is going to get better.
It’s not.” The Lorax