It's time to stop building
It is time for the elected leaders of Greensboro and Guilford County to consider a moratorium on building. Sales of new and existing homes, townhouses and condominiums are extremely slow, hurting the overall community.
We continue to lose the beauty of stately trees that are being destroyed, and now we have a serious water crisis. Schools are overcrowded, and taxpayers are saying "enough."
What does it take for officials to follow the wishes of those who elected them? Greensboro, let's take a time-out and plan the future properly.
George Burfeind
Greensboro
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A truly amazing letter, exquisitely delusional in its attitude toward governmental intervention. My favorite line is, "What does it take for officials to follow the wishes of those who elected them?" That's classic.
Posted on September 3, 2007 3:14 AM
We all know what it takes
for officials to follow the wishes of those who elected them"...MONEY. As the saying goes, "Money talks, bs walks." The developers have money. They promise money to those who will let them develop wherever they want...and the money doesn't go to the people.
You need to elect officials who care about those who elect them not the almighty dollar. Good luck!
Posted on September 3, 2007 7:28 AM
So, TJ, are you suggesting that our elected officials are corrupt and can be bought by the highest bidder?
And, George, since when in Greensboro do the city officials do what those that elected them want, if you mean the average citizen? With so few people voting in city elections, it is the PAC that elects them, and, it appears that the elected officials do what the PAC wants.
Posted on September 3, 2007 8:20 AM
Brian444,
As Darryl might say, "You speak my mind"!
Posted on September 3, 2007 9:07 AM
The population in the Greensboro/High Point metropolitan statistical area is growing at a very manageable and healthy rate of about 1 percent per year. Just under half of that is from natural increases (the birth rate exceeding the death rate). The other half is from in migration. We need new homes and businesses to shelter and employ the growing population.
It's also helpful to remember that there are two sides to the market. While the letter writer's complains that home prices are depressed, others will argue that we need more "affordable" housing.
To the extent that new growth places demands on schools, utilities, roads, and other infrastructure there should be some planning. However, beyond this, the government should let the market work (lower house prices are one sign that the market is self-regulating).
Posted on September 4, 2007 8:37 AM