Article published Jul 9, 2007

Wants answers

I would like to know where Mayor Stebbins stands on the coal-fired power plant. I specifically voted for her because when she ran for mayor she was against it.

I fail to understand how she and those on the committee can stand by and not listen to the voices of Great Falls. They have turned a deaf ear to our community. We are not children who need to be looked out for. We need people who will represent our voices, which, by the way are not being heard.

Who runs this town — or should I say who's getting their pocket lined with benefits? Why has the community's right to vote on the building of the plant been ignored, and who has approved the cost to build the darn thing? We haven't! Your taxpayers want answers.

Also, what does one do about the semi trucks, mostly Canadian, that come down 1st Avenue North, turn north onto 15th Street? This is a residential area, not a truck route. I've seen cattle haulers and double gas tankers turning the corner regularly.

— Jennifer Grena, Great Falls