Clark County councilors were finishing revising the required comprehensive plan from 2007. The planning department, under the capable hands of Community Planning Director Oliver Orjiako, had the schedule arranged so that it could be done before the June deadline in order for the county to be eligible for state grants, which will give money for infrastructure and other essentials to keep our economy moving forward.
During the last year, a small group of landowners convinced Councilor David Madore that they wanted more from the update, so he devised Alternative 4, which evolved into a revised “Alternative 5.” For the last several weeks, Madore has adjusted these alternatives, even changing the population forecast to suit the huge changes in his plans. This will throw the whole update process into chaos and the county will not be able to finish before the deadline. This is all for the benefit of a small group who want to subdivide their parcels and see a huge profit.
Councilor Tom Mielke will most likely vote, as usual, to support Madore’s whims.
We, the taxpayers, will pay dearly for this disaster. The county will also suffer from loss of state grant funding and the roads, schools, safety, water supply and quality will all be in jeopardy. Concerned taxpayers should testify at the 10 a.m. hearing on Nov. 24 where the councilors will choose which alternative to pursue.
