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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR FREDA R. STARNES DARREL W. JETER
L. MICHELE GLOVER 190 BEECH STREET, SUITE 201 EDDIE N. SKEEN GATE CITY, VIRGINIA 24251 MICHAEL K. BRICKEY PHONE (276) 386-6521 DANNY M. CASTEEL FAX (276) 386-9198 CHRISTOPHER S. MANESS STEFANIE C. ADDINGTON EMAIL: fstarnes@scottcountyva.com
www.scottcountyva.com

SCOTT COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

  1. Tourism and Outdoor Recreation:

• Scott County relies heavily on outdoor tourism and recreational activities. The Clinch River is a

significant contributor to our local economy through fishing, kayaking, and other water-based activities.

• The presence of a landfill nearby could deter tourists, harm the rivers appeal, and affect businesses that

depend on outdoor recreation. We must prioritize the long-term sustainability of our natural resources.

  1. Historical and Cultural Significance:

• The proposed site played a crucial role in labor history during the Pittston Mine Strike. Building a

landfill on this historic ground would be a disservice to the memory of those who fought for workers

rights.

• We encourage preserving the sites historical significance and finding alternative solutions that honor

our shared past.

In conclusion, we respectfully request that Russell County thoroughly assess the environmental impact, engage

in transparent dialogue with neighboring communities, and consider our concerns. We believe that responsible

decision-making will benefit both counties and protect our shared environment for future generations.

Thank you for your attention to this matter. We hope that our concerns will be taken into account during the

decision-making process.

Sincerely,

Freda R. Starnes

County Administrator

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR FREDA R. STARNES.

DARREL W. JETER

L.MICHELE GLOVER

EDDIE N. SKEEN.

MICHAEL K. BRICKEY

DANNY M. CASTEEL

CHRISTOPHER S. MANESS

STEFANIE C, ADDINGTON

190 BEECH STREET, SUITE 201 GATE CITY, VIRGINIA 24251 PHONE (276) 386-6521

FAX (276) 386-9198

EMAIL: fstames@scottcountyva.com ww scottcountyva.com

SCOTT COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

  1. Tourism and Outdoor Recreation: * Scott County relies heavily on outdoor tourism and recreational activities. The Clinch River is a significant contributor to our local economy through fishing, kayaking, and other water-based activities. The presence of a landfill nearby could deter tourists, harm the rivers appeal, and affect businesses that depend on outdoor recreation. We must prioritize the long-term sustainability of our natural resources.

  2. Historical and Cultural Significance:

‘© The proposed site played a crucial role in labor history during the Pittston Mine Strike. Building a landfill on this historic ground would be a disservice to the memory of those who fought for worker's rights.

* We encourage preserving the sites historical significance and finding alternative solutions that honor our shared past.

In conclusion, we respectfully request that Russell County thoroughly assess the environmental impact, engage in transparent dialogue with neighboring communities, and consider our concerns. We believe that responsible decision-making will benefit both counties and protect our shared environment for future generations.

Thank you for your attention to this matter. We hope that our concerns will be taken into account during the decision-making process

Sincerely,

Freda R. Starnes County Administrator