Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Mayoral candidate that blasted competitors for being too cozy with developers is now, as Mayor, calling for more flexibility with environmental compliance for developers; Charlotte, NC

Mayor Foxx reaches out to developers - CharlotteObserver.com: "In the final weeks of Anthony Foxx's campaign for Charlotte mayor last fall, Foxx attacked his opponent, John Lassiter, for being too cozy with developers. The state Democratic Party produced a piece of campaign mail that said Lassiter sided with developers, 'hanging homeowners out to dry.'
After three months as mayor, Foxx has softened his message - a shift that has concerned some supporters.
In a March 1 City Council meeting, he said he's heard 'horror stories' from developers about dealing with city regulations, and urged staff to have some flexibility."

1 comment:

  1. It's the same in every city. Developers claim tree rules will drive development away.
    Read this story "Amid no-growth warnings, growth is rapid".

    http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/special_reports/Amid_no-growth_warnings_growth_is_rapid.html

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