COALITION FOR RESPONSIBLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR GRAND ISLAND
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“We purposely chose this name because we are not against economic growth and jobs for our community. We support the businesses that currently reside on Grand Island because they provide good jobs, add to our tax base and community and don’t destroy the natural habitat of our sensitive environment. We want nothing more than to attract additional businesses that match that profile.”
This Coalition is dedicated to sharing information and informed discussion related to proposed development efforts on Grand Island, NY. We are a non-political group of concerned citizens that represent the rights and views of Grand Island homeowners and residents to ensure that any proposed development is congruent with the Town’s Comprehensive Plan and that zoning laws are respected and followed.
A Fragile Ecosystem of International Importance
Grand Island is located within the Niagara River Corridor, which has been designated a Globally Significant Important Bird Area and is recognized as one of the most important and threatened bird habitats on Earth. The Niagara River Corridor has also received a Ramsar designation, a rare distinction indicating a Wetland of International Importance. We wish to preserve and safeguard our environment from predatory development that would cause irreversible harm.
“Residents from all over the Island voiced their opposition to Amazon’s plan to build one of the world’s largest warehouses on Grand Island. People who had never participated in a peaceful protest in their lives came out to voice their objections to the project. In just 40 days, over 2,500 residents signed a petition opposing the zoning change required for the project to move forward. This is what civic engagement is all about..”
— Cathy Rayhill
CRED4GI Spokesperson