[Vision2020] MCA opposes Walmart Supercenter

[Bill London]

Moscow Civic Association Opposes Proposed Wal-Mart Supercenter

The Moscow Civic Association (MCA) opposes the development of a
Wal-Mart Supercenter in Moscow.  The MCA Board of Directors made this decision at their February 8 meeting, and the MCA membership supported that decision, according to MCA president Brad King.

In addition to supporting the local No Super Wal-Mart group, http://www.nosuperwalmart.com, the MCA opposes the development of a Wal-Mart Supercenter in Moscow based on the principles of Smart Growth and the following specific reasons:

1.  A Wal-Mart Supercenter will not contribute to the kind of long-term economic
development that provides a net benefit to this community and region.  

2. Wal-Mart is a leader in predatory business practices locally and globally.  We believe development of a Supercenter will hurt local businesses and Moscow's thriving downtown area.

3.  Moscow currently has a Wal-Mart and a Winco which offer low-price items to residents.  A Wal-Mart Supercenter is beyond the scale of what makes sense for a town of 25,000. 

4.  Wal-Mart is well known for offering mostly low wages, limited health benefits, and imposing illegal labor practices on their workers.

5.  The proposed 80 acre east side site is the least appropriate place for big box development.  This development will exacerbate sprawl and congestion while causing further damage to the downtown core by diverting traffic elsewhere.  An east side location will make the east/west traffic situation worse.

6.  Moscow is, and should remain, a thriving rural community with the ability to continue directing its development towards locally-owned, technology-based, and homespun cottage industries and services. 

 

The Moscow Civic Association is a non-profit citizen's organization that
strives to improve the quality of life for Moscow residents.  The mission of
Moscow Civic Association is to inform community members about important
local issues and encourage civic participation.  More information is
available on the MCA website, www.moscowcivic.org


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