[Vision2020] Tribune uncovers new Moscow pro-growth group

[Matt Decker]

Tom,

Couldn't a "list of names" also comprimise the MCA? Yes both groups have 
agendas, which ever side you choose is up to you. I myself would like to see 
a group that promotes growth smartly but also thrives for conservation. It 
would be naive to believe that Moscow is not going to grow, and why 
shouldn't it? We will see many of businesses being established on the 
Moscow/Pullman corridor, with all of the tax base going to Whitman county. 
Pullman is making a hard effort to attract good businesses while our council 
is taking the steps to keep them out. We will grow at a rate of 1-5% and is 
yet to be determined, but we need to address issues about growth now.

This I believe is what Bill Lambert was trying to get across. Whether we 
grow at 1% or double in size 15 years from now is a moot point. We need to 
address concerns now. Water, traffic, and the overall feel of Moscow should 
be a focal point. We should look into the use of the Palouse river, 
resevoirs, and grey water first before we start screaming bloody murder that 
we have no water. No one knows how much we have. But that is why we must 
start looking into alternative sources, and waste no time. Until then lets 
conserve as much as we can.

Let's start at home with conservation. Use low gallonage shower heads. 
Toilets can be highly efficient now days. Xeriscaping yards with automatic 
sprinklers can conserve. For those of you who have a sprinkler system, turn 
down each zone one to two minutes, you won't see any difference, but can 
save hundreds of gallons each week per house. Raise the mower an inch, 
letting the moisture retain near the roots. Try fertalizing 3-4 times a 
year, establishing better root growth. All of these can methods can help 
preserve our valuable water.

The american people are notorius for using using using until a disaster is 
imminent, only then do we combine our resources and solve the problem. The 
water issue is not an disaster, but should be addressed. This is what the 
GMA was established for, in my opinion. They thrive for solving problems but 
not overreacting to hysteria. The GMA was not founded on just three issues, 
but rather the feel or agendas of some. They believe in business growth and 
rights whether its a church or a mini mart. They believe in atrracting motor 
business such as in the Thompson area. They believe in helping Moscow grow 
properly. Personally I'm glad that we have a group that will counterbalance 
the MCA.

Anyways enjoy the weekend

Matt


>From: "Tom Hansen" <thansen at moscow.com>
>To: <FCS at moscow.com>, <vision2020 at moscow.com>
>Subject: RE: [Vision2020] Tribune uncovers new Moscow pro-growth group
>Date: Sun, 21 May 2006 05:49:54 -0700
>
>Mark -
>
>Although I applaud your community activism, I personally would want to know
>just where an organization stands on issues before I joined it.
>
>So far, all the Greater Moscow Alliance (GMA) has accomplished amounts to
>nothing more than providing a list of "feel good" mission standards, a list
>of names that comprises its leadership, and a list of "Issues of Interest"
>of which they have no stated position.
>
>Thoughts, Moscow?
>
>Tom Hansen
>Moscow, Idaho
>
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>-----Original Message-----
>From: vision2020-bounces at moscow.com [mailto:vision2020-bounces at moscow.com]
>On Behalf Of Mark Seman
>Sent: Saturday, May 20, 2006 9:20 PM
>To: vision2020 at moscow.com
>Subject: RE: [Vision2020] Tribune uncovers new Moscow pro-growth group
>
>I might think it to be more important to give Moscow a "proper" tone.  On
>any particular issue that tone could be perceived as either right or left -
>whichever is needed, as long as it is "proper."  For now I have hope (with
>some trepidation) that GMA is willing to help Moscow attain proper
>prosperity.  To listen and act for the betterment of not only themselves,
>but for a greater community good.  I'm signing up for a year to see what
>happens.  I could just sit back and do nothing, or I could do more, but for
>now I'll just help out a little bit.  In the future, I hope to desire to do
>more.
>
>Mark
>
>
>
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