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The politics of belonging
Letter to the Editor
I want to thank the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board and Electoral Area E Director for listening to local residents who were opposed to the housing density and septic concentration of Mallard/Benson sudivision.
The RDEK Board ruling sets a precedent for the future where any Wasa subdivision must maintain a minimum lot size of one hectare (2.47 acres).
Based on resident opposition, the developer scaled back the number of properties from 16 to nine. Each lot size must be a minimum one hectare, which means there will only be nine lots.
Local residents, both no-boat and pro-boat supporters, pulled together, uniting behind the common cause of protecting our community.
The results of this local action stem from the politics of belonging, and demonstrates how a unified community can stand against any forces that threaten its health and safety.
Nowell Berg,
Wasa
