Contact Scripts — No Quarry on Homestead

Dear Members of the Allen County Plan Commission,

My name is [YOUR NAME], and I am a resident of [YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD/ADDRESS] in Southwest Allen County. I am writing to express my strong opposition to the proposed rezoning of approximately 1,600 acres in the Little River Valley for heavy industrial use, including a limestone quarry, asphalt plant, and concrete batching plant.

This proposal raises serious concerns:

1. Air quality — Quarry and asphalt operations produce particulate matter, volatile organic compounds, and silica dust that pose documented health risks to nearby residents, particularly children and the elderly.

2. Water quality — Quarry dewatering and industrial runoff threaten the Little River watershed and regional groundwater.

3. Wetlands — The Little River Valley contains significant wetland systems that protect our communities from flooding and provide irreplaceable ecological services.

4. Property values — Research consistently shows that industrial facilities of this type reduce residential property values in surrounding areas.

5. Quality of life — The proposed development would bring years of blasting, heavy truck traffic, noise, and dust to established residential neighborhoods near schools and hospitals.

I respectfully ask the Plan Commission to:
- Require a comprehensive Environmental Impact Assessment before any rezoning decision
- Hold multiple public hearings with adequate notice to all affected residents
- Deny the rezoning application if it cannot be demonstrated that impacts are adequately mitigated

Thank you for your service to our community and for considering my input.

Sincerely,
[YOUR NAME]
[YOUR ADDRESS]
[YOUR PHONE/EMAIL]

Hello, my name is [YOUR NAME] and I'm a resident of [YOUR AREA]. I'm calling about the proposed limestone quarry and industrial rezoning in the Little River Valley.

I'm opposed to this project because of the health, environmental, and property value impacts on our community.

I'm asking [OFFICIAL'S NAME] to [deny the rezoning / require a full environmental review / support a community impact study].

Can I count on [him/her/them] to protect the Little River Valley?

Dear Commissioner [NAME],

I am writing as a constituent in Southwest Allen County to urge you to oppose the proposed industrial rezoning in the Little River Valley.

[PERSONALIZE: Add 2–3 sentences about your personal connection to the area — e.g., how long you've lived there, proximity to the site, concerns for your family's health, your children's school, etc.]

The proposed limestone quarry, asphalt plant, and concrete plant would operate for 80–100 years, permanently reshaping the valley for multiple generations of residents.

I believe Allen County can attract economic development that strengthens — rather than endangers — our community. Please oppose this rezoning and support a land-use future for Southwest Allen County that we can be proud of.

Thank you for your service.

Sincerely,
[YOUR NAME]
[YOUR ADDRESS]

My name is [YOUR NAME]. I live at [YOUR ADDRESS], approximately [X miles] from the proposed site.

I am here today to oppose the proposed industrial rezoning of the Little River Valley.

[Choose 1–2 of the following concerns to speak to:]

— This site is [X feet] from [a school / hospital / my neighborhood], and the air quality impacts of quarrying and asphalt operations pose unacceptable health risks to my family and my neighbors.

— The Little River Valley contains significant wetlands that protect our entire region from flooding. Their destruction cannot be mitigated.

— This project would bring hundreds of heavy trucks per day through residential streets and school zones.

— Studies show that property values decrease significantly near active quarry sites.

I urge the Commission to deny this rezoning application and to require a full environmental impact assessment before any industrial development is approved in this valley.

Thank you.