As the summer winds down to a marathon finish,let us take time to focus on what the city is doing.In the Westchester community, there is a movement to address the gas drilling permits in our community.The community has been mobilized and is seeking a moratorium on the gas drilling.
I am personally against gas drilling in urban areas.The problem is that the area of Westchester is considered rural in some areas.In fact the post office considers the delivery of some areas of Westchester to be still rural.
The focus of the anti drilling is the structural integrity of the neighborhoods. Fear of earthquakes and a environmental concerns is the focus of the anti drilling citizens.The Gasland video is playing a prominent part in fueling anti drilling in Westchester.The following is the trailer for the movie.If interested hit the link for other Gasland you tube clips.
On the other side of the issue is the property rights of those who favor gas drilling.They have rights as well.No matter the outcome nobody will be satisfied.
My hope is that the city proposes more stringent codification to address the concerns of the community. More to come at a later date.
God Bless you and God Bless Texas !
