We the citizens of Florence,MS do hereby state our opposition to the building of a convenience store/gas station at 121 South Church St., Florence,MS 39073. We feel the addition of this business will not be good for our city/community as a whole. We believe that this business will create congestion that will delay the Florence Fire Dept when responding to emergencies. We believe this business will increase traffic during morning & afternoon commutes, which was only recently remedied by the opening of Eagle Post West. We feel this business will take away from other businesses already operating successfully in the city, possibly causing job losses to local citizens employed by these long standing businesses. We are concerned about possible increases to insurance rates for home owners and businesses in close proximity of this business due to buried gas tanks in downtown Florence. Please help us oppose this by signing this petition & attending any city council meetings that pertain to this issue.
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Reached 250 supporters
July 24, 2015
Reached 100 supporters
July 24, 2015
July 23, 2015
We are approaching one hundred signatures. Keep the pressure on this project until it stops.
July 21, 2015
We are approaching the 250 mark. Keep the pressure on so the council cannot ignore our opposition.
157 Comments
I agree with everyone that says we already have enough Gas stations...What about family friendly places to eat and also shop!! Lets start spending Money Local on something other then Gas stations, Car lots and Storage Units.....Florence is a great town lets make sure we keep it that way!!
Traffic in this particular area is horrible, adding a gas station would create an even bigger problem. Not to mention it could possibly put a family owned and operated business of many years out of business.
We do not need another gas station in Florence. If the truth was known, there isn't enough population in Florence to support the ones we now have, they stay open because of highway traffic. This proposed station will go out of business and become ANOTHER eyesore in downtown Florence.
We Don't need another convinced store in Florence the traffic is all ready a disaster I have raised 3 boys with out it all these years don't need it now our children and grandchildren comes first thank you John a kahl
There are already four gas stations within the city limits of Florence, including a convenience store and grocery store downtown. This additional store would make a bad traffic situation worse, especially during the school year. This will be an eyesore to the community...
Something's are better left alone! I personally like the historical look of our town. Also do not agree with corporate world trying to take down local businesses.
I agree with all points brought up in the petition and would also like to point out that with four gas stations within a quarter mile of this location it is redundant and not necessary considering the chaos it will create.
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We the citizens of Florence,MS do hereby state our opposition to the building of a convenience store/gas station at 121 South Church St., Florence,MS 39073. We feel the addition of this business will not be good for our city/community as a whole. We believe that this business will create congestion that will delay the Florence Fire Dept when responding to emergencies. We believe this business will increase traffic during morning & afternoon commutes, which was only recently remedied by the opening of Eagle Post West. We feel this business will take away from other businesses already operating successfully in the city, possibly causing job losses to local citizens employed by these long standing businesses. We are concerned about possible increases to insurance rates for home owners and businesses in close proximity of this business due to buried gas tanks in downtown Florence. Please help us oppose this by signing this petition & attending any city council meetings that pertain to this issue.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
July 24, 2015
Reached 100 supporters
July 24, 2015
July 23, 2015
We are approaching one hundred signatures. Keep the pressure on this project until it stops.
July 21, 2015
We are approaching the 250 mark. Keep the pressure on so the council cannot ignore our opposition.
157 Comments
No more convenient gas/stores.....we have 4 (one on each corner) on Hwy 49 at the main intersection and at least 2 more in spitting distance. Please Keep Florence Nostalgic not Commercial!
I agree with everyone that says we already have enough Gas stations...What about family friendly places to eat and also shop!! Lets start spending Money Local on something other then Gas stations, Car lots and Storage Units.....Florence is a great town lets make sure we keep it that way!!
Traffic in this particular area is horrible, adding a gas station would create an even bigger problem. Not to mention it could possibly put a family owned and operated business of many years out of business.
We do not need another gas station in Florence. If the truth was known, there isn't enough population in Florence to support the ones we now have, they stay open because of highway traffic. This proposed station will go out of business and become ANOTHER eyesore in downtown Florence.
We Don't need another convinced store in Florence the traffic is all ready a disaster I have raised 3 boys with out it all these years don't need it now our children and grandchildren comes first thank you John a kahl
There are already four gas stations within the city limits of Florence, including a convenience store and grocery store downtown. This additional store would make a bad traffic situation worse, especially during the school year. This will be an eyesore to the community...
Something's are better left alone! I personally like the historical look of our town. Also do not agree with corporate world trying to take down local businesses.
I agree with all points brought up in the petition and would also like to point out that with four gas stations within a quarter mile of this location it is redundant and not necessary considering the chaos it will create.
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No more convenient gas/stores.....we have 4 (one on each corner) on Hwy 49 at the main intersection and at least 2 more in spitting distance. Please Keep Florence Nostalgic not Commercial!