Another large crowd attended today’s public hearing, and over the 4 hour session, only one presenter spoke in favour of Genstar’s plan. High profile speakers including Adrianne Carr of the Green party, and Paul George, founder of the Western Canada Wilderness Committee, spoke against the development and also spoke against the 20 year Phased development Agreement calling it an afront to democracy. Speakers also critisized the buisiness case for the proposal which lacked key elements necessary to predict and manage financial impacts to Mission taxpayers. District staff admitted that some ammenities will be financed by increases in property taxes for Silverdale residents. The more question people ask- the more gaps are revealed in the planning of this massive proposal. The hearing will resume Tuesday Oct. 28/08, 6:30 at the Best Western. All concerned citizens should attend and make their views known. Everyone’s voice matters.