Saturday, July 12, 2014
Wal-Mart rejected...
I was fascinated by this story in the Waco Tribune-Herald, describing how the little town of West, which is 15 minutes north of Waco, successfully fought off Wal-Mart, who wanted to locate a store there. From the story:
The West City Council heard mostly negative comment in a public meeting Monday on annexing the 10-acre tract at Playdium Drive and Oak Street, though the council itself did not discuss or vote on the issue.
Among the concerns were that a Walmart, even a small one, could undermine local businesses such as pharmacies, auto parts stores and grocery stores.
Kirk Wines, owner of the Old Corner Drug Store at Oak and Main Streets, was among the opponents.
“I told the council, ‘I realize it’s not your job to protect my business, but I don’t feel it’s good for the city,’ ” he said. “You’re going to lose your downtown businesses. Is that good for the city?”
When did West become part of Vermont? I totally understand the position, and agree with the objectors in that the Wal-Mart probably would have killed off downtown, but it's the last place I expected that outcome...
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After the tragedy in West, it is probably disrespectful to wonder, but what downtown businesses might be threatened? Been there enough to know that What passes for downtown in West is a block or two of "cutsie pie" shops, some used furniture places masquerading as antique stores, and a couple of Czech bakeries specializing in kolaches and fruit strudels. Not much competition from Walmart in these lines, methinks, at least judging by the inventory Walmart carries at "big boxes" we frequent.
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