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What’s wrong with downtown upgrades?

To the Editor,

I would like to say first that I am a lifelong Mount Airy resident born in Mount Airy. I am writing because I am very much disturbed by the grumblings of a local group that wants to prevent any improvements to our Main Street (Re: Walk Planned to Save Main Street, Sept. 15 Mount Airy News).

Is burying the ugly utility lines and removing the unsightly power poles and cobra lights really going to destroy the character of downtown?

It seems no action can be taken by our city commissioners anymore without a protest group forming. After 50 years, I think a facelift to our Main Street should be welcomed. Much money was spent to develop a plan to make our downtown more beautiful and attractive. The protest group is trying to turn the whole thing into something negative and influence public opinion to turn against the plan.

I do not see anything wrong or “big” city about the improvements made to downtown Boone. I think it looks very neat and attractive and appealing to tourists and outsiders and is something the local people there are probably very proud of. I want to voice my strong support for the three city commissioners that voted for the plan. I hope other local citizens who approve of this master plan and the changes will also speak up to prevent the nay-sayers from having their way.

A. R. Carter

Mount Airy

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