It appears that state, county and city politicians have now been handed the opportunity to make a rather important decision regarding the future of this area. It is an opportunity also for them to indicate to us, their constituents, what they value. Will a NASCAR track be coming to north Marysville?
Marysville city officials told me the decision to pursue a track was principally motivated by concerns about revenue for the city. It seems the city is experiencing some financial difficulties and the answer is thought to be the racetrack. It seems officials imagine a lot of dollars flowing in and are apparently willing to sacrifice people in their pursuit. Now we are told the cost to the city, county and state will be considerable with serious questions being raised about the ability to recoup those funds. Which is more important, the people whose lives will be negatively affected by the track or the possibility of a few dollars?
The proposed racetrack is unfair to those who have recently purchased homes in the vicinity, particularly those in the Berry Farm housing development, a neighborhood of starter homes. It is likely families purchasing homes there have purchased their first home and put a considerable amount of money into that purchase. Are there any assurances for these homeowners that their investment will not be ruined by this decision to plunk a racetrack immediately across the street? Would this track decision be fair to these homeowners?
To sacrifice people for the sake of a supposed quick fix to financial difficulties is not appropriate and I would hope that it is not what the City of Marysville would like to be known for. I call on our public officials to reconsider their priorities and I urge the placing of the racetrack in another location away from clusters of population.
TIMOTHY TOESET
Marysville
Talk to us
> Give us your news tips.
> Send us a letter to the editor.
> More Herald contact information.
