Greedy Developers
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5/17/2008
I moved here in the 1970s. My mom was born and raised in Utah, but my dad had a job in California. We drove through St. George at least once a year to visit relatives up north and I can remember since I was quite young that I wanted to live in St. George. It had beautiful red hills, blue skies and had virtually no crime. I grew up in Los Angeles County, but when I was old enough to go to college I went to Dixie College.
This is NOT the town I fell in love with. The City Planners and Developers have been inviting EVERYONE to move in, but gave no thought to roads, traffic,schools, water, and crime. I can't tell you how many jobs now say "bilingual preferred." They change River Road and every main road about once a year and when one "round a bout" was built they thought that was a great idea. Look at the Bloomington exit! They went to year round schools for a while and then tried to double bunk or split days. Now there is even one school just catering to Spanish speaking kids!
I have had my taxes raised about $600 in the past two years. I didn't invite all these people. The City of St. George, Washington County and the developers are responsible for turning this city into a mess. They should foot the bill.
Mary | St. George, UT