Knuth Opens Campaign With Opposition To Maplecrest Extension
Posted by Jeff Pruitt - 4/23/08 @ 2:20 pm - Filed Under 2008 Local Elections
I’ve written extensively on the proposed $55 million Maplecrest Extension project and what I feel is the commissioners’ attempt to avoid a referendum on the project. Today, former Allen County Democratic Party chairman Kevin Knuth announced that he’ll be running for county council. He also issued a press release echoing many of the sentiments myself, and others here at FWP, have been sharing for some time now about the $55 million project.
Knuth kicked off his campaign by reviewing the issues surrounding the proposed Maplecrest extension, a 1.5 mile stretch of road that is expected to cost $55 Million to build. Knuth pointed out that the County Commissioners want to get the project approved before July 1, when a new law goes into effect that would require a referendum vote. “They want to avoid the referendum, plain and simple,” said Knuth.
The traditional media has ignored our narrative on this project but at some point they will be forced to cover it - perhaps Knuth’s press release will be that catalyst. Either way when the people do find out what’s going on they will be pissed and I think the safe political ground will be found in opposition to this wasteful $55 Million project.
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