On Sept. 21, Sussex 2030 held a protest in Georgetown on The Circle. Thank you, Georgetown! The town is to be praised for handling a large crowd with respect and professionalism. Protestors appreciated the welcoming environment created. Georgetown showed off what a great town it is, the seat of our county government, and a meeting place for those who want to work and play.
A giant thank you also to all who came out to support the Sussex 2030 protest. It was a peaceful group of Sussex Countians who are concerned about the place they live and work in. And to the media, print, TV and radio alike that covered the event, thank you for sending your valuable resources.
Thank you to the councilmen who chose to meet directly with protestors. Any opportunity for a one-on-one is valued.
Sussex 2030 is not just about protesting; it’s a grassroots organization of local citizens who are concerned about the future of our county. It’s a group that asks for timely infrastructure in the face of rampant growth. Protesting highlights what needs to change. It’s about providing more schools, more roads, wider roads and wider bridges. It’s about more hospital beds, ER space, more doctors, dentists and nurses, even more veterinarians. It’s about more firehouses, more EMTs, evacuation routes, bike lanes that are safe. It’s about our environment, our wetlands, and our drinking water. In essence, our quality of life.
A goal is to support the influx of new people who join our community, not to keep them from coming here. A goal is to provide for the safety and services they deserve, not later, but sooner. And a goal is to make sure those of us who have come before are not forgotten, who just want a safe place to enjoy and a way of life we all deserve. That way of life is being challenged. Hopefully those who make decisions that affect us all heard the voices on The Circle. Please add your voice to those who protested; please join Sussex2030.com.
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