Letters to Editor 2 October 2009

Commissioner responds to Rocky Fork Lake request

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Dear Director Celebrezze:
Thank you for your consideration on the Rocky Fork Lake request. We are, of course, very disappointed that the request was denied. Highland County now has the second highest unemployment rate in the state and it seems to us we are sent conflicting signals from our state government. One hand tells us to be pro-active in development of jobs for our unemployed. The other hand erects obstacles to reach our goal. The situation is becoming increasingly more difficult to explain to our residents.
The questions asked frequently by people familiar with how Rocky Fork came to be: What is ODNR's responsibility when you create a lake for economic development and recreation? Do unelected administrators have the responsibility to change the intent of a project? Does ODNR have the legislative approval to force their views on what is best for a community project when those who decide do not live or work in a community when the views of ODNR have a direct effect on the survival of the local economy?
Again, thank you for your time and effort by traveling to Highland County to listen to our presentation. We will inform the developers of the decision and hope to still work out a solution for the best use of the property.
Sincerely,
Gary Heaton
Highland County Commissioner 
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