A Local Fight for Open Space: Struggle for Relevance

It all comes down to money. No one seems to understand that. You throw enough money at a situation all the walls come down. You may say that you're fighting for open space. When it all comes down to the facts that the owner has every right to do what he or she wants with the property. They can: build and develop the landscape, leave it as open space or a combination of the two.

You may struggle for relevance because "sacred ground" doesn't hold when you are talking about a property with extreme development pressure. It comes down to money. You wave enough money at people and they will crumble. It doesn't manner that you're left with nothing.

Yes, I do support the people that are fighting for their open space. It is important to them. Unfortunately, it doesn't translate well enough to make a solid case to keep the land. The land isn't creating any revenue as it is. It doesn't serve any purpose. You may argue that keeping that open space increases the value of the property. I can't help but feel that they are fighting a lost cause. It all comes down to money. No one grasps this completely. Why? I don't know.

I'm still hoping for a good outcome here. I pray that the residents will win the battle for their open space. I just can't predict what will happen. It does seem messed up that these elected officials weld so much power. It also doesn't seem fair.