Don't Make Same Mistakes Here - Dennis Smith, Enterprise

Dear Representative Smith,

I am urging you to support, in the House, the passage of Oregon Senate Bill 30. Please do not allow weakening of this bill in the House by those who support development. I have lived in Oregon for 44 years and have seen many land use changes. I am an Oregon Growth Boundary advocate. I have also spent many days over many years along and on the Metolius River and vicinity. In view of the shrinking open spaces we are experiencing with statewide development, it would be an extremely bad decision to allow development of resorts along this watershed. The charm of the area is in it's wild character as well as it's unique setting, spring-fed water, diverse plant life and crystal-clear water. It is understandable that it would (and does) draw crowds to its banks and that there is profit to be made by accommodations and amenities. By doing so would, ironically, destroy that very character as we have seen in so many similar circumstances around the state. Let us not make these same mistakes yet again and instead take measures to protect our state treasures.

Thank you for your consideration,

Dennis Smith
Enterprise, OR