Our Values & Priorities

We Support Growth - When It's Done Right

• "We're not anti-development or anti-progress"

• "We support affordable housing and economic opportunity"

• "Growth must be mindful and considerate of existing communities"

• "Smart growth means planning infrastructure before approving density"

We Believe Community Character Matters

• "Our rural-suburban charm is what makes Blue Grass special"

• "Preserving character was residents' top priority in Advance Knox"

• "New development should complement, not overwhelm, existing neighborhoods"

• "97% of our area is already developed - respect what's already here"

Our Motto? Infrastructure First, Development Second

• "Roads, schools, and utilities must support new residents"

• "Our children shouldn't learn in overcrowded classrooms and trailers because of poor planning"

• "Traffic safety concerns are real and growing"

• "Plan the infrastructure, then plan the development"

DYK? Blue Grass Elementary School is Already Overcrowded

• Blue Grass Elementary is already at capacity with students in temporary trailers

• New dense development adds families without adding school capacity

• Quality education requires manageable class sizes and adequate facilities

• Our children's education shouldn't be sacrificed for developer profits

Traffic & Safety Concerns are Increasing

• Ebenezer Road already experiences congestion and safety concerns

• Dense development adds hundreds of daily trips without road improvements

• Emergency vehicle access becomes compromised with increased traffic

• Pedestrian and bicycle safety deteriorates with more cars

Government Have Disregarded Constituent Concerns

• Community input is heard but rarely heeded by county staff and elected officials

• Emails from constituents directly to elected officials go completely unanswered

• Developers' attorneys have more influence than residents' voices

• Residents receive inadequate notice (sometimes just 2 days) about major changes, leaving little time to organize and weigh in with concerns and ideas

• Policymakers' comparisons of Blue Grass to Cedar Bluff are tone deaf and ignore the will of the residents (because who in their right mind wants Cedar Bluff's traffic, fast food joints, homelessness, and road/public safety issues?)

The County's Current Approach is Shortsighted Policy with Long-Term Consequences

• Overdevelopment strains county services and budgets

• Infrastructure costs are passed to existing taxpayers

• Property values suffer when neighborhoods lose their character

• Quality of life decline affects long-term economic prosperity