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L: 1.�/7 <br /> Julie Kjorsvik � <br /> From: Martha Gregg <mgregg@ubmofwa.com> <br /> Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2013 11:31 AM <br /> To: Kittitas County Commissioners Office <br /> Cc: 'gary@matheuslumber.com' <br /> Subject: Marijuana Grow Operations <br /> Dear Commissioners, <br /> I'm a late comer with regards to responding to the information of this Marijuana Grow Operation, which will be directly <br /> adjacent to our property. It's amazing what an impact West Side voters can make in our state. We purchased and built <br /> our log home 10 years ago to provide a getaway location for ourselves, our married children and our 13 (all under 18 <br /> years of age)grandchildren. The location for us is perfect. We purchased the land for its beautiful pastoral scenery and <br /> the outstanding view of the mountains to the west and the city to the east. All of us cherish the time spent in <br /> Ellensburg. <br /> How troubling to learn that there is the possibility of a marijuana growing facility as our next door neighbor. It's <br /> unimaginable to think it could become a reality. I know that the State of Washington voters approved this absurd change <br /> in our laws; however the fact does remain that Federal Law still defines marijuana and growing marijuana as a <br /> felony. There is good reason for their disapproval (along with 48 other states) since it is a well documented fact that <br /> illegal drugs are the source of a range of unlawful conduct. Another concern is the fact that our property also runs along <br /> the canal, which would give access to this growing operation from "would be" criminals to easily determine availability to <br /> our home for possible break-ins. <br /> I know these are hypothetical situations; however, newspapers and news articles are filled with stories of home invasions, <br /> murder, and gang involvement in the drug trade are real. We don't want this invasion to the Ellensburg area, or anywhere <br /> else for that matter. <br /> I could go on about this situation, but I'm certain that you are well aware of the"cons" of approving this operation. I <br /> appeal to your sense of community, family and law abiding residents to decline this attempt to sully the beautiful Kittitas <br /> Valley. Thank you for listening. May I ask to be informed when a ruling is made? <br /> Martha and George Gregg Martha and George Gregg and Family <br /> 3514 142nd Place NE 4876 Robinson Canyon Road <br /> Bellevue WA 98007 Ellensburg WA 98926 <br /> 1 <br />