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Backyard Politics

Published Saturday, May 01, 2004

Gaining a use permit to start a new quarry or just expand an old one can be a grueling task without community support. Gaining that support early in the game will greatly minimize the number of residents huddled in the city council chambers, screaming “Not In My Backyard.” And understanding the NIMBY mentality will aid proper community relations. The driving forces behind community outcry are typically misconceptions and fear of the unknown. All NIMBYs want to protect the quality of their lifestyles, but don't understand how a quarry fits into the community. Their knowledge of quarries is often ...

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