Citizens of Sparksville
Citizens of Sparksville
Vernon Max Nissley
ENV/100
Nov. 3, 2014
Lori Keller
Hello citizens and council,
Today I would like to address the choices we have available for creating new jobs for our city, due to the recent loss of a large company here. The three choices, we are considering, will each have an impact on our city, like roads and traffic, sewers, air and water pollution and the surrounding environment. When weighing these issues, along with the jobs and revenues that these companies can bring to our community, the choice becomes clear.
First we have, Direct 2 U Furniture and their distribution center. Their plan is to build a state-of-the-art distribution center, create 250 jobs. As for economic development we are bringing jobs, and many of our employees will be living here, spending money and paying taxes here. When I asked them about the impact on our environment and the trucks that would be creating traffic and pollution, they answered that they “require emission checks every 20,000 miles for all company trucks.” (Toolwire. n/d) On the sustainability issue they stated that they “really do not have one and that the local government here probably has one.” (Toolwire. n/d) It would have been nice if they had replied that they are willing to work with us on that.
Epic Generation Automotive proposes to build a hybrid car manufacturing plant. They intend to “create 1000 jobs, from skilled labor through the executive ranks. They are assertive the hybrid car presents a huge growth opportunity and a long, healthy economic future, and that can only be good for all of the businesses in Sparksville. With the latest technology, every conceivable step to reduce the carbon footprint is expected.” (Toolwire. n/d)
The last of the three is Alliance Oil, and their plans are to bring in a refinery, employing 2000 people in various skilled labor. The impact on the local environment would be great but they assured me that their refineries have adapted the newest “air
Vernon Max Nissley
ENV/100
Nov. 3, 2014
Lori Keller
Hello citizens and council,
Today I would like to address the choices we have available for creating new jobs for our city, due to the recent loss of a large company here. The three choices, we are considering, will each have an impact on our city, like roads and traffic, sewers, air and water pollution and the surrounding environment. When weighing these issues, along with the jobs and revenues that these companies can bring to our community, the choice becomes clear.
First we have, Direct 2 U Furniture and their distribution center. Their plan is to build a state-of-the-art distribution center, create 250 jobs. As for economic development we are bringing jobs, and many of our employees will be living here, spending money and paying taxes here. When I asked them about the impact on our environment and the trucks that would be creating traffic and pollution, they answered that they “require emission checks every 20,000 miles for all company trucks.” (Toolwire. n/d) On the sustainability issue they stated that they “really do not have one and that the local government here probably has one.” (Toolwire. n/d) It would have been nice if they had replied that they are willing to work with us on that.
Epic Generation Automotive proposes to build a hybrid car manufacturing plant. They intend to “create 1000 jobs, from skilled labor through the executive ranks. They are assertive the hybrid car presents a huge growth opportunity and a long, healthy economic future, and that can only be good for all of the businesses in Sparksville. With the latest technology, every conceivable step to reduce the carbon footprint is expected.” (Toolwire. n/d)
The last of the three is Alliance Oil, and their plans are to bring in a refinery, employing 2000 people in various skilled labor. The impact on the local environment would be great but they assured me that their refineries have adapted the newest “air