Do You Smell What the Developers are Cooking?

I wonder... Does anyone in Lancaster smell the meat on the fire? I'm telling you it's there and...listen carefully... it's you! The last decade has marked the most aggressive and irresponsible planning and growth in Lancaster since some old hillbilly stumbled upon the place and decided to hide ammunition in the ground. Furthermore, the growth has spawned a myriad of crimes, litter, and general distress among the longtime patrons and residents of the area. Now I'm not saying there shouldn't have been new homes built. I'm saying there should have been diversity from the start! How does a development of row after row of mini mansions come about? Through the promise of increased revenue for local businesses, better schools due to increased tax base, and further economic benefit ( none of which ever comes to fruition.) Why? Because it's always a lie. The developments in the northern sector of Dallas county don't come in with such promises because they don't have to. The development's quality and the developers integrity are apparent from the "get go" so none of that needs to be verbalized. Counsel members don't need to be buttered up, planning boards don't need to be explained to, and people don't need to be convinced. The proof is in the pudding.
The guys that are currently "doing business" with the city have;

• sued the city over utility issues that they KNEW were moot from the beginning
  
• lied to several counsel members, residents, and business owners in the area
• cut and cleared trees in an effort to avoid fees
• attempted influence ( both negative and positive ) over counsel
  
• generally stumbled into this development like a three legged goat on "meth" ( that's slang for a home-made speed for all you church folk )

In short, they are NOT good people and approval of this development will be akin to telling a child abuser that you'd like them to care for your kids while you go to Vegas for a week! Surely Lancaster isn't this desperate, are you? Is this your "Last Chance" at quality growth? Are the likes of Tommy and Steve your only hope in dealing with residential excellence? If so God help you! Take this next statement and print it, cut it our and tape it to your windshield in your car. Look at it 5, 10, and 15 years from now and see if it rings true while you are driving around your fair town. Look at it as you view the city Lancaster is destined to become with these guys guiding your residential growth. Look through that window and then glance at these words that you would have had for such a short period of time...What a Crap Hole!