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Julie Kjorsvik <br /> From: Dave Duncan and Sons <duncan@elltel.net> <br /> Sent: Thursday, December 12, 2013 1:08 PM <br /> To: Kittitas County Commissioners Office <br /> Subject: Marijuana Growing Operations <br /> Dear Kittitas County Commissioners, <br /> Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the possibility of Marijuana being grown in Kittitas County. <br /> These growing operations are not consistent with the rural character of Kittitas County. These growing <br /> operations should not be considered just another agricultural crop. Any crop that requires razor wire, security <br /> cameras, 24 hour surveillance, spot lights and security guards is not a normal agricultural crop. These growing <br /> operations attract crime as outlined and confirmed in the SEPA analysis. "There have already been shootings and <br /> deaths in Colorado and California. <br /> We cannot rely on the Liquor Control Board or State regulations as these regulations could change in the years <br /> to come. The liberal west side of our state is very unpredictable. Kittitas County did not vote yes on 502. We <br /> were over ruled by the west side voters. Now the west side counties don't want the grow operations on the west <br /> side so the growers want to move into our community. <br /> The Marijuana growers talk about the jobs that will be created and the taxes that will be raised. The lions share <br /> of the taxes will go to the state and our county will only see a very small portion. The jobs and taxes that they <br /> promise are a drop in the ocean compared to the jobs and taxes that are created by the construction of homes in <br /> Kittitas County. Folks move to Kittitas County and build homes because of the rural character, quality of life <br /> and wholesome reputation that our county is known for. Places like Suncadia and many other upscale <br /> developments bring in a lot of employment and taxes for our county. They are here because of the surrounding <br /> rural character, quality of life and wholesome reputation of Kittitas County. Marijuana growing operations <br /> threaten all of the above. <br /> All Ag 20 land is not created equal. Some Ag 20 land like the land on Weaver Rd consists of many 3, 5 and 10 <br /> acres parcels. This is not an appropriate place for a Marijuana growing operation. I am not sure that there is an <br /> appropriate place to grow Marijuana in Kittitas County. Please consider the impact on property values, rural <br /> character, and the over all reputation and soul of Kittitas County. <br /> Clint Duncan <br /> 4634 Weaver Rd <br /> Ellensburg, Wa <br /> 98926 <br /> i <br />