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Candidates question Powder Mountain development By
Jim Steitz LOGAN -- Candidates for public office in Cache Valley spoke out last weekend against the proposed development of Powder Mountain. Brent Ferrin, a Park City developer, has proposed a series of expansive developments in the Powder Mountain area, including restaurants, condos, golf courses and additional ski facilities. The Ecological Coalition of Students at Utah State University says the development will destroy thousands of acres of native vegetation and open space. "We can add the Powder Mountain development to the long list of issues where citizen input has been ignored," said Connie Morgan, Democratic candidate for Utah House District 4. "Elected officials talk of protecting our quality of life. However, it seems to be just that - talk. When the opportunity arrived to demonstrate their commitment to the citizens of Cache Valley, the County Council failed to do so. Citizens should be outraged." "I strongly oppose the proposed development at Powder Mountain in the forest recreation zone," said Dennis Austin, Democratic candidate for Utah House District 5. "This development will change the rural character of the southern part of Cache Valley. Furthermore, the precedent of allowing large development without permanently protected, equal acreage lacks conservation balance. "Water quality and quantity must be preserved for future generations. Any development must consider watershed management," added Austin. "Powder Mountain represents everything that is wrong with local government -- placing the profits of individual developers over the needs of Cache Valley residents," said Rob Morrison, Green Party candidate for Utah House District 3. "Planning and zoning must be driven by the needs of all county residents, not by individual projects. We choose to protect our mountains and quality of life." "The Powder Mountain development is a classic example of why communities need to plan for growth throughout the First District," said Craig Axford, Green Party candidate for Congress from Utah's District 1. "The Cache County abdicated its responsibilities when it approved the rezoning of Powder Mountain over the objections of Cache Valley residents and the Planning Commission." "It was a sad day when the partisan County Council overturned the unanimous decision of the nonpartisan planning and zoning commission and gave Powder Mountain the go-ahead," said Justin Miller, Democratic candidate for County Council. "I oppose further development in the Powder Mountain area until a plan is approved that addresses water rights and multi-county participation," said Steve Thompson, Logan City councilman.
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