I wonder why ...
Not that I'm stunned, but States McCarter continues to reveal himself to be nothing more than a petty and self-absorbed individual concerned only with perserving his power and influence rather than look out for the best interests of his constituents.
Harsh you say? Well, consider this story in Saturday's Athens Banner-Herald. McCarter is opposed to the addition of five area neighborhoods to the community's rezoning notification program, which McCarter voted against establishing last year. The program, in short, allows the neighborhood associations to receive email updates about rezoning and variance requests near them directly from the Athens-Clarke County Planning Commission.
McCarter opposes the program because he feels commissioners should be the ones to instruct and advise constituents about possible rezonings rather than a committee comprised of professionals who deal with zoning issues and make detailed and educated analysis of the impacted area.
Let's be clear - McCarter wants one singular individual who, quite possibly, is not as schooled in these types of land use issues to be the lone filter of information to the neighborhoods rather than a collection of individuals whose responsibility it is to study, research and evaluate land use issues. In essence, McCarter wants to be the little king of the eastside, telling his constituents that he knows what's best for them, regardless of the findings of the planning commission. In fact, what's he voting against is simply letting his constituents know about possible rezonings in their area.
This is perfectly understandable, seeing how if those neighborhoods impacted by La Puerta del Sol (and, it must be noted, Cedar Creek is one of those neighborhoods applying for notification) had actually been receiving updates and findings from the planning commission, McCarter's illogical opposition to the development wouldn't have found any traction in his district. The vocal minority which spoke out against LPDS would have been marginalized as they were confronted with the reports from the planning commission, rather than only receive biased and false information from McCarter's newsletter.
What's even more puzzling is McCarter is refusing to disclose why he opposes the program, let alone the addition of the five neighborhoods requesting recognition status. He flatly refused to answer Commissioner Carl Jordan's request for some clarity on the matter and told the Banner-Herald he'd air his concerns on March 7.
Jordan has said he supports granting the recognition.
Harsh you say? Well, consider this story in Saturday's Athens Banner-Herald. McCarter is opposed to the addition of five area neighborhoods to the community's rezoning notification program, which McCarter voted against establishing last year. The program, in short, allows the neighborhood associations to receive email updates about rezoning and variance requests near them directly from the Athens-Clarke County Planning Commission.
McCarter opposes the program because he feels commissioners should be the ones to instruct and advise constituents about possible rezonings rather than a committee comprised of professionals who deal with zoning issues and make detailed and educated analysis of the impacted area.
Let's be clear - McCarter wants one singular individual who, quite possibly, is not as schooled in these types of land use issues to be the lone filter of information to the neighborhoods rather than a collection of individuals whose responsibility it is to study, research and evaluate land use issues. In essence, McCarter wants to be the little king of the eastside, telling his constituents that he knows what's best for them, regardless of the findings of the planning commission. In fact, what's he voting against is simply letting his constituents know about possible rezonings in their area.
This is perfectly understandable, seeing how if those neighborhoods impacted by La Puerta del Sol (and, it must be noted, Cedar Creek is one of those neighborhoods applying for notification) had actually been receiving updates and findings from the planning commission, McCarter's illogical opposition to the development wouldn't have found any traction in his district. The vocal minority which spoke out against LPDS would have been marginalized as they were confronted with the reports from the planning commission, rather than only receive biased and false information from McCarter's newsletter.
What's even more puzzling is McCarter is refusing to disclose why he opposes the program, let alone the addition of the five neighborhoods requesting recognition status. He flatly refused to answer Commissioner Carl Jordan's request for some clarity on the matter and told the Banner-Herald he'd air his concerns on March 7.
Jordan has said he supports granting the recognition.
posted by Jmac at 5:54 PM
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