Letter to Editor, UI Argonaut, Appearing Feb 28
The Wal-Mart editorial in Friday’s Argonaut fell far short of your usual
high standards.
The editorial claims the giant Wal-Mart won’t hurt Moscow’s economy, but in
fact there is a ton of research out there which shows that WalMart
Supercenters have had a devastating effect on the economies of small […]
Thank you, Steve McClure, for gracing Omie Drawhorn’s story about the Feb. 22 Moscow Planning and Zoning Commission hearing with the “Yes Moscow/No SuperWal-Mart” button.
Thanks to Jerry Schutz for pointing out that the hearing was not about one retailer; it was about the direction for Moscow. When I got home from that meeting, I found […]
I was in Wal-Mart recently and my heart went out to the little finches fluttering around inside the store desperately seeking a way back out of that big box.
They didn’t know what they were getting themselves into when they flew in, or how difficult it would be to find a way back out. They will […]
Dear Editor,
At the P & Z hearing on the application to rezone 77 acres of agricultural land to permit development of a big box shopping center in Moscow, the developer’s representative made some puzzling statements.
Early on, he said insistently of the mega-shopping center: “The market wants to deliver this now.”
Late in the […]
Moscow, Idaho, Heart of the Arts, home of the Farmers Market - nestled
cozily in the undulating Palouse. Moscow is a community unique in its
ability to combine small-town familiarity and warmth with the enriching,
energizing force of the University of Idaho. This has been Moscow’s
strength for many years and now it is under attack.
Wal-Mart, the […]
B.J. Swanson has come under fire for her opinion on the proposed Wal-Mart
Supercenter and some are calling for her head. I say bully for her. As a
well-respected local banker, her learned opinion should be worth a great
deal.
Some local economists have trumpeted the economic mantra of “consumer
choice” and bemoan Moscow’s 1 percent annual growth.
Basic […]
Sad news. The article goes on to say: “Unlike Moscow, which has a big-box store ordinance that could constrain Wal-Mart construction plans, Pullman has no such legal tool. McCullough, however, has said Wal-Mart officials intend to work with the community and want to become a good neighbor.”
Hey Wal-Mart. Why not volunteer to adopt Moscow’s Big […]
If you believe this, Shelly Bennett is killing Eastside with a Wal-Mart Supercenter rather than saving it as she claimed at the P&Z hearing.
Flagstaff Activist Network
Impacts to mall stores
* Mall stores are devasted by the appearance of a Wal-mart Super Center located within a half mile of their location.
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Special Council Workshop, Thursday, March 2, 7PM University Inn - University Room
Moscow residents probably already got a bulk mailing from the City about the next NewCities event. Look it over. Topic include:
“Grow without sprawl”, “Reimagine the ‘Strip’”, and more
These are some of the arguments that citizens made to P&Z on Feb 22 against the Wal-Mart […]
After the Daily News featured the Yes Moscow/ No SuperWalmart button on the front page (thanks to all who wore buttons to the P&Z hearing that DNews was covering), I got the idea for another publicity project.
The problem is, most people don’t wear buttons in everyday life, so how could we put a face […]