Letter to the editor: Garbage transfer station fight was Democracy in action

Updated: October 5, 2012 3:52PM

The latest incident with the garbage-transfer-station owner deciding to withdraw his request is a great example of what happens when people get together.

This was Democracy at its finest in action. People rallying for a cause.

Last time I remember this happening was in the 1950s, when a developer wanted to put up condos where the stables are on Harms. The board was ready to approve the plan. We all got together to attend a board meeting at the council chambers above the fire station. The room was packed and people were standing on the stairs. The overflow was in the fire-house garage.

We were all younger then and all fired up. Most of the guys were veterans. The board members might have envisioned tar and feathers.

Bottom line: They turned down the developer.

Folks, keep up the good work. Get involved. That’s how you get good government.

Harold G. CohonMorton Grove

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