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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 2007
Page
5
A citizen urges that new businesses downtown east ward expansion must provide off street parking or the city should acquire property for a public lot. The writer warns that vehicle lined streets spoil the area and expresses concern about on street parking near homes like the Aiken Cottages.
A letter argues against using cigarette sales tax to fund leaking underground gasoline tanks. The writer calls the plan unfair and unlawful and questions smoker responsibility for tank leaks. They propose broad gas or clothing tax as alternatives, criticizing targeting smokers alone.
A letter praises the council for denying a self storage warehouse proposal near Oriole Street and argues neighborhoods should remain residential. The writer urges preserving historic downtown charm and opposing gun shops while thanking line dance students for a gift.
The board should reject the 320 Newberry gun shop operation proposal and halt sign pollution. It argues for preserving remaining old growth trees and increasing tree coverage, urging a policy of more trees and no firearms.
A reader criticizes the solicitor for not doing her job and urges stepping down. They vent about Southside growth versus Northside neglect, noise from motorcycles, and enforcement of city codes. The writer also dislikes Millbrook Baptist Church signage and questions local development standards.
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