Time for me to get back into the blogging world again!
The fight against a silica sand transfer facility coming to my community ended last Wednesday night.
(This fight has consumed my life for the last month and half!)
Many,many phone calls.
Long hours of research.
Hosting public discussions on the subject of silica sand.
Walking door to door getting petitions signed.
Sadly our local city council voted it in 6-0
It was very defeating to sit through a public hearing that lasted until 1:15 a.m.
with the City Council members seated with their backs to the general public.
Most citizens were strongly opposed!
Only 2 council members even bothered to ask any questions.
One battle lost, but not the war!
I have gained a lot of in site through the battle.
Met a lot of wonderful people who care about our environment and want to protect it.
And hopefully educated a lot of people on the dangers of silica sand to our health.
Lots and lots of petitions were signed.
Much media coverage.
Even made the front page!
I just want to remind everyone who thinks they can't make a difference on something you are passionate about,
YES YOU CAN!
Liz
At least you put your heart into and did what you could. I know others involved in battles like this. Welcome back!
ReplyDeleteThanks! So much going on around the whole country with all of this!
DeleteGreat quote!!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you put up a good fight. Sorry for the end result!
We sure tried! Sometimes you just cant fight city hall!
DeleteThat's a bummer, but at least you tried, and have educated people!
ReplyDeleteThats what I hope, that we educated a few more people!
DeleteSorry about the vote - however, you did make a difference by bring awareness to the problem. Keep up the fight.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I plan on keeping up the awareness! Its not going to stop any time soon.
DeleteSorry about the vote . . . but admire your passion . . .
ReplyDeleteThanks! Passion is right! lol..
DeleteAwareness is the key ~ and you obviously brought it!!!! Keep spreading the word, it'll pass.
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you back!! : )
I will sure will keep spreading the word! Glad to be back!
DeleteI know what you mean about one person making a difference. It can.
ReplyDeleteI sure have found that out!
DeleteSorry about the vote. But you are right, one person can make a difference.
ReplyDeleteThank you! We need more people to feel that way!
DeleteSorry about the outcome.. (so far!).. but I believe in you and your mission. You go, Girl!! Keep us posted. This definitely sounds like a bad thing for your area. -Tammy
ReplyDeleteThanks! It sure has affected our community. I will keep on trying to get the word out/
DeleteAh Liz....I was hoping this would go in a different direction for everyone. To be honest with you I have never understood how companies can live with themselves when they are affecting the health of people and the environment! Stay strong and seriously I don't think I live that far from you if there is anything any of us can do please let us know! Nicole xo
ReplyDeleteThanks Nicole! This is happening in the Starved Rock area. I just can't believe how big oil companies think they are entitled to the sand that has been under the earth for millions of years. And then all of the rest of the people who think they should profit from it as well.
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