"Then & Now" Article Evokes Response-

This is from this weeks Then & Now Article in the FB Sun (8/24/05)--

Residents of Colony Lakes in Missouri City filled council chambers last Monday to voice their displeasure over the loss of a nature reserve in their community.

Many who bought homes in the Missouri City subdivision off Highway 6 did so in anticipation of a nature reserve serving as a permanent backdrop to their homes, but now find themselves staring out on a gutted piece of land stripped of its trees and lush greenery, replaced with a view of speeding cars on a major thoroughfare.
Channel 13 news reporter Mark Garay, a resident of the community, speaking for a group of about 20 residents of Colony Lakes, said he and other residents are not against growth, but were disappointed that the expected amenity of a nature reserve was removed, a feature as important as their homes' floor plan and price.
"I am here as a homeowner, not as a news reporter" said Garay. He said he bought his home more than a year ago based on the promise of protected wetlands gracing the perimeter of their property, a community of homes ranging from $180,000 to $270,000.
"We had waist deep water, wild life, foliage and were told that we could enjoy this without the threat of intrusion of development," said Garay. "Now it is just a big hole."

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The rest can be viewed at http://www.hcnonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=15084706&BRD=1574&PAG=461&dept_id=532245&rfi=6


Topic thread--do you believe that the developer backed mayor is trully concerned about these issues or just remaining active until the press coverage dies down?

--Or should citizens get more active in the local political processes and retake some of the seats on council? Who is minding the store?--follow the money!