Supporters hold rally for mine
HEIDI DESCH | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 15 years, 6 months AGO
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New jobs. A more positive image. A future.
The Montanore Positive Action Committee wants many things for Libby. To that end they are sponsoring a rally in support of the Montanore Mine Project Thursday, March 31.
The committee is made up of community members with a few common goals that center around a better future for Libby.
The March 31 event is to demonstrate community support for the proposed Montanore Mine Project. However, ask committee members about their intent and the first thing they mention is a better future for Libby and Lincoln County.
Committee member KC Hoyer sees the rally as a way to show that the community is ready to move away from its asbestosis reputation.
"We want industry and jobs, but we're also saying we don't have a black cloud over us," she said.
The mine is, however, at the forefront of the committee's thoughts.
Pat Pezzelle has been following the mine through its permitting process in its seventh year and feels its time for a Record of Decision that would allow the mine to move forward.
"I think this rally is important to tell state and federal agencies we stand ready to provide the support we need," Pezzelle said.
A Record of Decision on the mine is expected by year's end.
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